Mobility Assistance in Alma, GA: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Alma, GA: the local picture

33%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (33% in Bacon County)

75

residents 85 or older (2.2% of all residents)

18 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Baxley)

55%

of residents 65+ report a disability (47% in Bacon County)

About 209 Alma residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (33%; 33% in Bacon County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Alma that list physical therapy include Amedisys Home Health and Adoration Home Health; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Alma compared with Bacon County and Georgia

Census figure	Alma	Bacon County	Georgia
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	33%	33%	22%
Residents 85 or older	2.2%	1.7%	1.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	20%	13%	7.2%
Residents 65+ with a disability	55%	47%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	33%	26%
Households with no vehicle	10%	7.7%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$40,128	$38,942	—

Older residents in towns around Alma

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Nicholls, GA	9.7 mi	263	45%
Baxley, GA	17 mi	998	17%
Blackshear, GA	22 mi	727	37%
Douglas, GA	22 mi	1,671	26%
Hazlehurst, GA	23 mi	587	31%
Waycross, GA	24 mi	2,423	32%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Amedisys Home Health	Waycross, GA	23 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(912) 285-2222
Adoration Home Health	Waycross, GA	23 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(912) 283-1262

Emergency hospitals near Alma

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Appling Healthcare	Baxley, GA	18 mi	not rated	(912) 367-9841
Jeff Davis Hospital	Hazlehurst, GA	23 mi	not rated	(912) 375-7781

Straight-line miles from the center of Alma. 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 Alma

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 36% of the $3,344 monthly median income of Alma 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 Alma: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Alma?

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 36% of the $3,344 monthly median income of Alma 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.

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