Mobility Assistance in Beaufort, NC

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Beaufort, NC: the local picture

14%

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

179

residents 85 or older (3.8% of all residents)

5.8 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Morehead City)

26%

of residents 65+ report a disability (34% in Carteret County)

About 230 Beaufort residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (14%; 19% in Carteret County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Beaufort that list physical therapy include Centerwell Home Health and Pruitthealth Home Health New Bern; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Beaufort compared with Carteret County and North Carolina

Census figure	Beaufort	Carteret County	North Carolina
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	14%	19%	21%
Residents 85 or older	3.8%	2.6%	1.7%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	2.3%	7.9%	6.6%
Residents 65+ with a disability	26%	34%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	45%	28%	28%
Households with no vehicle	7.0%	3.7%	5.3%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$37,587	$61,173	—

Older residents in towns around Beaufort

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Morehead City, NC	5.0 mi	2,223	21%
Newport, NC	13 mi	909	26%
Havelock, NC	19 mi	1,069	28%
Emerald Isle, NC	22 mi	1,449	12%
Cape Carteret, NC	23 mi	722	17%
Neuse Forest, NC	24 mi	500	15%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Morehead City, NC	5.8 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—
Pruitthealth Home Health New Bern	New Bern, NC	33 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work	(252) 514-6016
Centerwell Home Health	Rocky Mount, NC	111 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—
Carteret Health Care Home Health And Hospice	Morehead City, NC	5.8 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(252) 499-6081
3HC	Goldsboro, NC	85 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—

Emergency hospitals near Beaufort

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Carteret General Hospital	Morehead City, NC	5.8 mi	2 of 5	(252) 808-6000
Carolina East Medical Center	New Bern, NC	33 mi	4 of 5	(252) 633-8640

Straight-line miles from the center of Beaufort. 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 Beaufort

At the North Carolina median aide wage of $15.02 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,302 a month in wages, which is 42% of the $3,132 monthly median income of Beaufort households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. North Carolina's minimum wage is $7.25 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 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 Beaufort: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Beaufort?

At the North Carolina median aide wage of $15.02 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,302 a month in wages, which is 42% of the $3,132 monthly median income of Beaufort households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. North Carolina's minimum wage is $7.25 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.

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