Mobility Assistance in Winthrop Town, MA

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Winthrop Town, MA: the local picture

22%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (27% in Suffolk County)

521

residents 85 or older (2.8% of all residents)

5.0 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Boston)

37%

of residents 65+ report a disability (38% in Suffolk County)

About 776 Winthrop Town residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (22%; 27% in Suffolk County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Winthrop Town that list physical therapy include Patient Care Solutions, LLC and Caring Hearts Homecare Inc; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Winthrop Town compared with Suffolk County and Massachusetts

Census figure	Winthrop Town	Suffolk County	Massachusetts
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	22%	27%	18%
Residents 85 or older	2.8%	1.7%	2.2%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	10.0%	12%	7.2%
Residents 65+ with a disability	37%	38%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	39%	35%	29%
Households with no vehicle	15%	32%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$54,575	$49,460	—

Older residents in towns around Winthrop Town

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Revere, MA	3.3 mi	9,416	29%
Chelsea, MA	3.4 mi	4,188	41%
Boston, MA	3.5 mi	86,924	26%
Nahant, MA	3.5 mi	1,203	6.0%
Everett, MA	4.8 mi	5,660	20%
Hull, MA	5.1 mi	2,645	11%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Patient Care Solutions, LLC	Danvers, MA	14 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(781) 595-0311
Caring Hearts Homecare Inc	Wilmington, MA	16 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(978) 658-5104
Legacy Lifecare Visiting Nurse Agency	Chelsea, MA	3.5 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(617) 887-0826
All Care Vna-Greater Lynn Inc	Lynn, MA	6.0 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(781) 598-2454
Suburban Home Health Care, Inc	Boston, MA	6.6 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(617) 264-7100
Mass General Brigham Home Care, Inc	Newton, MA	11 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(781) 290-4000

Emergency hospitals near Winthrop Town

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Tufts Medical Center	Boston, MA	5.0 mi	2 of 5	(617) 636-5000
Massachusetts General Hospital	Boston, MA	5.1 mi	5 of 5	(617) 726-2000

Straight-line miles from the center of Winthrop Town. 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 Winthrop Town

At the Massachusetts median aide wage of $19.67 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,705 a month in wages, which is 37% of the $4,548 monthly median income of Winthrop Town households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Massachusetts's minimum wage is $15.00 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 Winthrop Town: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Winthrop Town?

At the Massachusetts median aide wage of $19.67 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,705 a month in wages, which is 37% of the $4,548 monthly median income of Winthrop Town households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Massachusetts's minimum wage is $15.00 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.

Mobility Assistance at Home in Winthrop Town, MA