Mobility Assistance in Benson, NC: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Benson, NC: the local picture

22%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (22% in Johnston County)

48

residents 85 or older (1.1% of all residents)

6.4 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Dunn)

27%

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

About 160 Benson residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (22%; 22% in Johnston County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Benson that list physical therapy include Pruitthealth At Home - Wake and Well Care Home Health, Inc; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Benson compared with Johnston County and North Carolina

Census figure	Benson	Johnston County	North Carolina
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	22%	22%	21%
Residents 85 or older	1.1%	1.3%	1.7%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	0.0%	6.5%	6.6%
Residents 65+ with a disability	27%	34%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	49%	27%	28%
Households with no vehicle	5.5%	3.7%	5.3%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$44,539	$53,545	—

Older residents in towns around Benson

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Dunn, NC	6.6 mi	1,916	36%
Erwin, NC	8.7 mi	1,019	24%
Buies Creek, NC	11 mi	332	16%
Angier, NC	14 mi	1,061	21%
Smithfield, NC	14 mi	2,473	29%
Lillington, NC	15 mi	681	20%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Well Care Home Health Of The Southern Triangle, Inc.	Holly Springs, NC	24 mi	4.5 of 5	—	(919) 346-0075
Pruitthealth At Home - Wake	Raleigh, NC	30 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(919) 838-2768
Well Care Home Health, Inc	Raleigh, NC	33 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(919) 846-1018
Centerwell Home Health	Goldsboro, NC	35 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—
Amedisys Home Health	Durham, NC	44 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(919) 941-5793
Wakemed Home Health	Raleigh, NC	31 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(919) 350-0236

Emergency hospitals near Benson

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Betsy Johnson Regional Hospital	Dunn, NC	6.4 mi	3 of 5	(910) 892-7161
Johnston Health	Smithfield, NC	14 mi	4 of 5	(919) 934-8171

Straight-line miles from the center of Benson. 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 Benson

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 35% of the $3,712 monthly median income of Benson 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 Benson: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Benson?

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 35% of the $3,712 monthly median income of Benson 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.

Mobility Assistance at Home in Benson, NC