Mobility Assistance in Blacksburg, VA

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Blacksburg, VA: the local picture

12%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (16% in Montgomery County)

201

residents 85 or older (0.4% of all residents)

1.8 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Blacksburg)

20%

of residents 65+ report a disability (26% in Montgomery County)

About 388 Blacksburg residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (12%; 16% in Montgomery County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

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

Blacksburg compared with Montgomery County and Virginia

Census figure	Blacksburg	Montgomery County	Virginia
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	12%	16%	19%
Residents 85 or older	0.4%	1.1%	1.7%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	3.3%	5.7%	6.7%
Residents 65+ with a disability	20%	26%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	28%	29%	27%
Households with no vehicle	6.4%	6.4%	6.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$93,276	$71,528	—

Older residents in towns around Blacksburg

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Merrimac, VA	2.5 mi	968	31%
Christiansburg, VA	6.4 mi	4,364	21%
Radford, VA	11 mi	1,601	28%
Dublin, VA	17 mi	319	28%
Pearisburg, VA	18 mi	680	28%
Salem, VA	21 mi	5,016	18%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Five Star Home Health Care	Chantilly, VA	198 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(703) 661-4555
Centerwell Home Health	Roanoke, VA	30 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(540) 362-7578
Amedisys Home Health Care	Roanoke, VA	30 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(540) 265-5980
Medi Home Health Agency	Pulaski, VA	23 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(540) 382-5637
Advanced Health Services	Roanoke, VA	26 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy	(540) 994-9811
Carilion Home Care Services	Radford, VA	11 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(540) 633-9330

Emergency hospitals near Blacksburg

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Lewisgale Hospital Montgomery	Blacksburg, VA	1.8 mi	3 of 5	(540) 951-1111
Carilion New River Valley Medical Center	Christiansburg, VA	6.6 mi	4 of 5	(540) 731-2000

Straight-line miles from the center of Blacksburg. 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 Blacksburg

At the Virginia median aide wage of $14.57 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,263 a month in wages, which is 16% of the $7,773 monthly median income of Blacksburg households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Virginia's minimum wage is $12.77 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 Consumer directed care in Virginia: how relatives are paid to give care through CCC Plus.

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 Blacksburg: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Blacksburg?

At the Virginia median aide wage of $14.57 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,263 a month in wages, which is 16% of the $7,773 monthly median income of Blacksburg households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Virginia's minimum wage is $12.77 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 Blacksburg, VA