Mobility Assistance in Albany, GA: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Albany, GA: the local picture

30%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs

1,089

residents 85 or older (1.6% of all residents)

1.2 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Albany)

42%

of residents 65+ report a disability

About 3,112 Albany residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (30%). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

1,089 residents are 85 or older. Ask any caregiver who will help with transfers how they were trained.

Home health agencies serving Albany that list physical therapy include Colquitt Regional Home Care and Centerwell Home Health; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Albany compared with Georgia

Census figure	Albany	Georgia
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	30%	22%
Residents 85 or older	1.6%	1.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	12%	7.2%
Residents 65+ with a disability	42%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	36%	26%
Households with no vehicle	12%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$43,983	—

Older residents in towns around Albany

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Putney, GA	8.3 mi	597	26%
Leesburg, GA	11 mi	395	25%
Sylvester, GA	20 mi	1,018	33%
Dawson, GA	21 mi	810	27%
Camilla, GA	24 mi	925	47%
Pelham, GA	31 mi	669	18%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Colquitt Regional Home Care	Moultrie, GA	37 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(229) 891-2128
Centerwell Home Health	Bainbridge, GA	52 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(229) 246-1941
Central Home Health Care, An Amedisys Company	Tucker, GA	158 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(770) 938-9611
Amedisys Home Health	Tifton, GA	41 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(229) 386-0665
Archbold Home Health Services	Thomasville, GA	53 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(229) 228-2200
Amedisys Home Health Of Macon	Macon, GA	94 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(478) 476-0181

Emergency hospitals near Albany

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital	Albany, GA	1.2 mi	2 of 5	(229) 312-4068
Phoebe Worth Medical Center	Sylvester, GA	19 mi	not rated	(229) 777-3851

Straight-line miles from the center of Albany. 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 Albany

At the Georgia median aide wage of $14.07 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,219 a month in wages, which is 33% of the $3,665 monthly median income of Albany households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Georgia's state rate is lower than the federal one, so employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act pay at least the federal $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor).

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 Albany: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Albany?

At the Georgia median aide wage of $14.07 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,219 a month in wages, which is 33% of the $3,665 monthly median income of Albany households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Georgia's state rate is lower than the federal one, so employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act pay at least the federal $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor).

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 Albany, GA