Mobility Assistance in Vergennes, VT

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Vergennes, VT: the local picture

30%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (17% in Addison County)

67

residents 85 or older (2.6% of all residents)

13 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Middlebury)

45%

of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in Addison County)

About 159 Vergennes residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (30%; 17% in Addison County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

67 residents are 85 or older. Ask any caregiver who will help with transfers how they were trained.

Home health agencies serving Vergennes that list physical therapy include Bayada Home Health Care, Inc. and Addison County Home Health & Hospice, Inc.; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Vergennes compared with Addison County and Vermont

Census figure	Vergennes	Addison County	Vermont
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	30%	17%	16%
Residents 85 or older	2.6%	2.2%	2.2%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	2.8%	3.4%	4.9%
Residents 65+ with a disability	45%	30%	29%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	51%	25%	30%
Households with no vehicle	8.0%	4.9%	6.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$32,500	$69,388	—

Older residents in towns around Vergennes

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Middlebury, VT	12 mi	1,431	16%
Shelburne, VT	16 mi	1,951	7.5%
South Burlington, VT	19 mi	3,696	12%
Burlington, VT	22 mi	5,421	22%
Winooski, VT	23 mi	904	27%
Essex Junction, VT	23 mi	1,607	13%

Home health agencies serving Vergennes (therapy needs a doctor’s order)

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Bayada Home Health Care, Inc.	Rutland, VT	41 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(802) 857-5030
Addison County Home Health & Hospice, Inc.	Middlebury, VT	13 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(802) 388-7259

Emergency hospitals near Vergennes

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Porter Hospital Inc	Middlebury, VT	13 mi	3 of 5	(802) 388-4701
Elizabethtown Community Hospital	Elizabethtown, NY	18 mi	4 of 5	(518) 873-6377

Straight-line miles from the center of Vergennes. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a caregiver for mobility help can help with

Steadying walks inside and outside the home
Transfers: bed, chair, toilet, shower and car
Help with walkers, canes and wheelchairs
The home exercises a physical therapist set

Cost

What mobility assistance costs in Vergennes

At the Vermont median aide wage of $20.00 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,733 a month in wages, which is 64% of the $2,708 monthly median income of Vergennes households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Vermont's minimum wage is $14.42 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Hiring directly, you agree the rate with the caregiver and usually become the household employer (U.S. Department of Labor rules). Some families qualify for programs that pay for care at home; see Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states.

Before you hire

What to know before hiring a caregiver for mobility help

Falls are the leading cause of injury for adults 65 and older, and over 14 million, or 1 in 4, older adults report falling every year (CDC).

Questions worth asking: Which transfers are you trained to do safely? Have you used a gait belt, walker or wheelchair with clients? What would you do if my parent started to fall? More in our mobility assistance guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Mobility Assistance in Vergennes: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Vergennes?

At the Vermont median aide wage of $20.00 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,733 a month in wages, which is 64% of the $2,708 monthly median income of Vergennes households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Vermont's minimum wage is $14.42 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

What does a caregiver do to help with mobility?

Walks beside the person, helps them stand and sit, transfers them to bed, chair, toilet, shower or car, and keeps walkways clear. They do not replace a physical therapist.

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Sources

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year; CMS provider data (October 25, 2026); U.S. DOL state minimum wages (July 1, 2026); BLS OEWS May 2025 aide wages, which cover employed aides rather than private rates.

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