Mobility Assistance in Augusta, GA: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Augusta, GA: the local picture

33%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs

3,057

residents 85 or older (1.5% of all residents)

4.8 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Fort Gordon)

44%

of residents 65+ report a disability

About 9,735 Augusta residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (33%). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

3,057 residents are 85 or older. Ask any caregiver who will help with transfers how they were trained.

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

Augusta compared with Georgia

Census figure	Augusta	Georgia
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	33%	22%
Residents 85 or older	1.5%	1.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	10%	7.2%
Residents 65+ with a disability	44%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	26%
Households with no vehicle	10.0%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$47,383	—

Older residents in towns around Augusta

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Hephzibah, GA	5.2 mi	709	21%
Grovetown, GA	9.7 mi	1,565	28%
Martinez, GA	11 mi	5,959	22%
North Augusta, SC	13 mi	4,801	19%
Clearwater, SC	13 mi	338	44%
Belvedere, SC	14 mi	756	22%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Statesboro, GA	66 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(912) 486-1900
Amedisys Home Health Care	Augusta, GA	7.4 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(706) 860-0772
Csra Home Health Agency Columbia, Inc.	Thomson, GA	26 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(706) 595-9688
Trinity Home Health	Martinez, GA	11 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(706) 729-6000
Enhabit Home Health	Hartwell, GA	84 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(706) 283-7395
Aveanna Healthcare	Martinez, GA	11 mi	not rated	nursing, speech therapy	(706) 868-6543

Emergency hospitals near Augusta

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Dwight Eisenhower Amc (Ft Gordon)	Fort Gordon, GA	4.8 mi	not rated	(706) 787-5811
Doctors Hospital	Augusta, GA	7.4 mi	3 of 5	(706) 651-6008

Straight-line miles from the center of Augusta. 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 Augusta

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 31% of the $3,949 monthly median income of Augusta 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 Augusta: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Augusta?

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 31% of the $3,949 monthly median income of Augusta 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 Augusta, GA