Mobility Assistance in Atlanta, GA: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Atlanta, GA: the local picture

21%

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

6,445

residents 85 or older (1.3% of all residents)

2.1 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Atlanta)

32%

of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in Fulton County)

About 12,394 Atlanta residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (21%; 19% in Fulton County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

6,445 residents are 85 or older. Ask any caregiver who will help with transfers how they were trained.

Home health agencies serving Atlanta that list physical therapy include Central Home Health Care, An Amedisys Company and Centerwell Home Health; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Atlanta compared with Fulton County and Georgia

Census figure	Atlanta	Fulton County	Georgia
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	21%	19%	22%
Residents 85 or older	1.3%	1.3%	1.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	7.2%	6.3%	7.2%
Residents 65+ with a disability	32%	30%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	43%	34%	26%
Households with no vehicle	14%	10%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$44,877	$60,089	—

Older residents in towns around Atlanta

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Druid Hills, GA	5.6 mi	1,503	11%
North Druid Hills, GA	6.8 mi	2,208	37%
East Point, GA	7.0 mi	4,035	23%
Hapeville, GA	7.1 mi	587	36%
Vinings, GA	7.1 mi	1,684	8.8%
Decatur, GA	7.3 mi	3,597	17%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Central Home Health Care, An Amedisys Company	Tucker, GA	14 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(770) 938-9611
Centerwell Home Health	Atlanta, GA	16 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(770) 998-1393
Central Home Health Care, An Amedisys Company	Douglasville, GA	19 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(770) 942-1609
Centerwell Home Health	Kennesaw, GA	21 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(470) 795-7907
A Care Connection Home Health	Jacksonville, FL	297 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(904) 899-5520
Sarasota Memorial Homecare	Sarasota, FL	465 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(941) 917-7730

Emergency hospitals near Atlanta

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Grady Memorial Hospital	Atlanta, GA	2.1 mi	2 of 5	(404) 616-1000
Emory University Hospital Midtown	Atlanta, GA	2.8 mi	2 of 5	(404) 686-2450

Straight-line miles from the center of Atlanta. 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 Atlanta

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 $3,740 monthly median income of Atlanta 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 Atlanta: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Atlanta?

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 $3,740 monthly median income of Atlanta 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 Atlanta, GA