Senior Transportation in Revere, MA: Rides With a Caregiver

Local figures

Senior Transportation in Revere, MA: the local picture

18%

of households have no vehicle (32% in Suffolk County)

4.5 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Melrose)

9,416

residents 65 or older (16% of Revere)

40%

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

About 4,071 Revere households, 18%, have no vehicle (32% in Suffolk County). The Census figure covers all ages, but older adults who stop driving are a large part of it.

Hospitals with an emergency department near Revere: Melrosewakefield Healthcare in Melrose (4.5 mi); Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston (5.7 mi); Massachusetts Eye And Ear Infirmary - in Boston (5.7 mi). Distances are straight-line, so allow more on the road.

40% of residents 65 and older report a disability. If walking is hard, look for a caregiver who is comfortable with walkers and car transfers, not only a driver.

Revere compared with Suffolk County and Massachusetts

Census figure	Revere	Suffolk County	Massachusetts
Households with no vehicle	18%	32%	12%
Residents 65+ with a disability	40%	38%	30%
Residents 65 or older	16%	13%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	33%	35%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	15%	20%	11%
Residents 85 or older	2.2%	1.7%	2.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$42,288	$49,460	—

Older residents in towns around Revere

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Households with no car
Chelsea, MA	2.7 mi	4,188	28%
Nahant, MA	2.9 mi	1,203	2.1%
Winthrop Town, MA	3.3 mi	3,631	15%
Everett, MA	3.4 mi	5,660	19%
Saugus, MA	3.5 mi	6,337	5.3%
Malden, MA	3.5 mi	8,581	17%

Hospitals near Revere

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Melrosewakefield Healthcare	Melrose, MA	4.5 mi	3 of 5	(781) 979-3000
Massachusetts General Hospital	Boston, MA	5.7 mi	5 of 5	(617) 726-2000
Massachusetts Eye And Ear Infirmary -	Boston, MA	5.7 mi	not rated	(617) 523-7900
Tufts Medical Center	Boston, MA	6.1 mi	2 of 5	(617) 636-5000

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

What it covers

What a caregiver who drives can help with

Rides to doctor, dental and therapy appointments
Waiting during the appointment and taking notes
Grocery shopping, pharmacy and errands
Trips to church, the senior center and family

Cost

What senior transportation costs in Revere

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 48% of the $3,524 monthly median income of Revere 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 who drives

Giving up driving is a common reason older adults start to miss appointments and see fewer people. Before a caregiver drives, agree whose car is used, check that the auto insurance covers it, and agree a mileage rate in writing. The National Aging and Disability Transportation Center and the Eldercare Locator (1-800-677-1116) can point you to free and low-cost ride programs.

Questions worth asking: May I see your license and proof of auto insurance? Will you drive your car or ours? How do you help someone with a walker in and out of the car? More in our senior transportation guide.

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

Questions

Senior Transportation in Revere: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Revere?

Melrosewakefield Healthcare in Melrose, about 4.5 mi in a straight line from the center of Revere (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (781) 979-3000. In an emergency, call 911.

How much does senior transportation cost in Revere?

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 48% of the $3,524 monthly median income of Revere 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).

Does Medicare pay for rides to appointments?

Original Medicare covers emergency ambulance trips, not routine rides. Medicaid covers non-emergency medical transportation for eligible members, and some Medicare Advantage plans include rides (Medicare.gov).

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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.

Senior Transportation and Escorted Rides in Revere, MA