Mobility Assistance in Warm Beach, WA

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Warm Beach, WA: the local picture

27%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (22% in Snohomish County)

207

residents 85 or older (6.0% of all residents)

11 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Arlington)

38%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Snohomish County)

About 237 Warm Beach residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (27%; 22% in Snohomish County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Warm Beach that list physical therapy include Alpha Home Health and Evergreenhealth Home Care Services; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Warm Beach compared with Snohomish County and Washington

Census figure	Warm Beach	Snohomish County	Washington
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	27%	22%	20%
Residents 85 or older	6.0%	1.5%	1.8%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	12%	8.2%	7.1%
Residents 65+ with a disability	38%	33%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	29%	26%	26%
Households with no vehicle	6.1%	4.7%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$60,750	$69,352	—

Older residents in towns around Warm Beach

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Lake Goodwin, WA	3.9 mi	1,345	13%
Camano, WA	5.3 mi	5,906	11%
Stanwood, WA	5.5 mi	1,360	35%
Arlington, WA	9.4 mi	2,913	33%
Bryant, WA	9.6 mi	390	27%
Marysville, WA	11 mi	10,232	31%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Alpha Home Health	Everett, WA	20 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(360) 299-1302
Centerwell Home Health	Everett, WA	19 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, home health aides	(425) 745-4345
Evergreenhealth Home Care Services	Kirkland, WA	32 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(425) 899-3300
Eden Home Health	Bellingham, WA	44 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(360) 734-5410
Providence At Home With Compassus, Snohomish County	Everett, WA	17 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(425) 261-4800
Signature Healthcare At Home	Burlington, WA	22 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(425) 861-3850

Emergency hospitals near Warm Beach

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Cascade Valley Hospital	Arlington, WA	11 mi	4 of 5	(360) 435-2133
Providence Regional Medical Center Everett	Everett, WA	14 mi	4 of 5	(425) 261-2000

Straight-line miles from the center of Warm Beach. 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 Warm Beach

At the Washington median aide wage of $22.95 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,989 a month in wages, which is 39% of the $5,063 monthly median income of Warm Beach households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Washington's minimum wage is $17.13 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 Warm Beach: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Warm Beach?

At the Washington median aide wage of $22.95 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,989 a month in wages, which is 39% of the $5,063 monthly median income of Warm Beach households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Washington's minimum wage is $17.13 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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