Mobility Assistance in Worcester, MA

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Worcester, MA: the local picture

24%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (19% in Worcester County)

4,006

residents 85 or older (1.9% of all residents)

0.6 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Worcester)

38%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Worcester County)

About 6,309 Worcester residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (24%; 19% in Worcester County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

4,006 residents are 85 or older. Ask any caregiver who will help with transfers how they were trained.

Home health agencies serving Worcester that list physical therapy include Elara Caring and Aveanna Home Health; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Worcester compared with Worcester County and Massachusetts

Census figure	Worcester	Worcester County	Massachusetts
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	24%	19%	18%
Residents 85 or older	1.9%	1.9%	2.2%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	11%	7.3%	7.2%
Residents 65+ with a disability	38%	32%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	33%	27%	29%
Households with no vehicle	16%	8.3%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$46,808	$61,599	—

Older residents in towns around Worcester

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Northborough, MA	8.7 mi	1,399	13%
Spencer, MA	9.6 mi	1,479	19%
Westborough, MA	9.7 mi	790	8.6%
Oxford, MA	11 mi	971	25%
Upton, MA	12 mi	649	21%
Clinton, MA	12 mi	1,142	19%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring	Braintree, MA	42 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(617) 969-7517
Aveanna Home Health	Worcester, MA	2.9 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(508) 213-1236
Pivot Point Homecare Services LLC	Westborough, MA	9.7 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(508) 873-1358
Centerwell Home Health	Marlborough, MA	15 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(508) 481-4930
Metrowest Homecare And Hospice, An Amedisys Company	Marlborough, MA	15 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(508) 383-7000
Preferred Transitions Home Health Care Inc	Milford, MA	17 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(978) 352-6640

Emergency hospitals near Worcester

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
St Vincent Hospital	Worcester, MA	0.6 mi	2 of 5	(508) 363-5000
Umass Memorial Medical Center/University Campus	Worcester, MA	8.0 mi	3 of 5	(508) 334-1000

Straight-line miles from the center of Worcester. 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 Worcester

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 44% of the $3,901 monthly median income of Worcester 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 Worcester: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Worcester?

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 44% of the $3,901 monthly median income of Worcester 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 Worcester, MA