Mobility Assistance in Alexandria, VA

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Alexandria, VA: the local picture

15%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs

1,940

residents 85 or older (1.2% of all residents)

2.0 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Alexandria)

25%

of residents 65+ report a disability

About 3,066 Alexandria residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (15%). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

1,940 residents are 85 or older. Ask any caregiver who will help with transfers how they were trained.

Home health agencies serving Alexandria that list physical therapy include Sunshine Home Healthcare, LLC and Grace Home Healthcare LLC; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Alexandria compared with Virginia

Census figure	Alexandria	Virginia
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	15%	19%
Residents 85 or older	1.2%	1.7%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.9%	6.7%
Residents 65+ with a disability	25%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	40%	27%
Households with no vehicle	11%	6.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$96,801	—

Older residents in towns around Alexandria

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Huntington, VA	2.0 mi	1,735	20%
Rose Hill, VA	2.6 mi	3,073	20%
Belle Haven, VA	3.2 mi	1,148	11%
Bailey's Crossroads, VA	3.3 mi	3,631	23%
Lincolnia, VA	3.8 mi	2,610	15%
Forest Heights, MD	4.0 mi	424	22%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Sunshine Home Healthcare, LLC	Alexandria, VA	3.5 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(301) 266-0738
Grace Home Healthcare LLC	Fairfax, VA	10 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy	(703) 865-7370
Five Star Home Health Care	Chantilly, VA	20 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(703) 661-4555
Revival Homecare Agency	Annandale, VA	7.1 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(703) 341-6670
Pathwell Home Health & Hospice	Reston, VA	16 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(540) 450-8680
Domain Medical Home Health & Staffing, Inc	Alexandria, VA	1.9 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(703) 299-4949

Emergency hospitals near Alexandria

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Inova Alexandria Hospital	Alexandria, VA	2.0 mi	5 of 5	(703) 504-3167
Inova Mount Vernon Hospital	Alexandria, VA	4.2 mi	4 of 5	(703) 664-7105

Straight-line miles from the center of Alexandria. 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 Alexandria

At the Virginia median aide wage of $14.57 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,263 a month in wages, which is 16% of the $8,067 monthly median income of Alexandria households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Virginia's minimum wage is $12.77 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 Consumer directed care in Virginia: how relatives are paid to give care through CCC Plus.

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 Alexandria: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Alexandria?

At the Virginia median aide wage of $14.57 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,263 a month in wages, which is 16% of the $8,067 monthly median income of Alexandria households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Virginia's minimum wage is $12.77 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 Alexandria, VA