Mobility Assistance in Bonifay, FL: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Bonifay, FL: the local picture

39%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (26% in Holmes County)

140

residents 85 or older (5.0% of all residents)

9.6 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Chipley)

49%

of residents 65+ report a disability (39% in Holmes County)

About 294 Bonifay residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (39%; 26% in Holmes County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Bonifay that list physical therapy include Nhc Homecare and Centerwell Home Health; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Bonifay compared with Holmes County and Florida

Census figure	Bonifay	Holmes County	Florida
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	39%	26%	20%
Residents 85 or older	5.0%	2.7%	2.6%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	7.5%	5.9%	6.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability	49%	39%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	49%	34%	25%
Households with no vehicle	10%	3.3%	6.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$33,661	$36,549	—

Older residents in towns around Bonifay

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Chipley, FL	8.8 mi	616	27%
Geneva, AL	21 mi	1,109	40%
Hartford, AL	22 mi	434	25%
Marianna, FL	26 mi	1,292	34%
DeFuniak Springs, FL	26 mi	1,057	40%
Taylor, AL	30 mi	358	30%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Nhc Homecare	Chipley, FL	9.6 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(850) 638-8118
Centerwell Home Health	Marianna, FL	29 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—
Ascension At Home	Lynn Haven, FL	38 mi	4 of 5	—	(850) 250-1366
Tender Touch Health Care Services	Panama City, FL	41 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(850) 913-1500
Enhabit Home Health	Panama City, FL	41 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(850) 522-4211
Concierge Home Care	Tallahassee, FL	90 mi	3.5 of 5	—	—

Emergency hospitals near Bonifay

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Northwest Florida Community Hospital	Chipley, FL	9.6 mi	2 of 5	(850) 638-1610
Wiregrass Medical Center	Geneva, AL	21 mi	not rated	(334) 684-3655

Straight-line miles from the center of Bonifay. 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 Bonifay

At the Florida median aide wage of $16.25 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,408 a month in wages, which is 50% of the $2,805 monthly median income of Bonifay households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Florida's minimum wage rose to $15.00 an hour on September 30, 2026, under Article X, Section 24 of the Florida Constitution.

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 How to get paid to take care of a family member in Florida: SMMC LTC and the PDO.

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 Bonifay: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Bonifay?

At the Florida median aide wage of $16.25 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,408 a month in wages, which is 50% of the $2,805 monthly median income of Bonifay households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Florida's minimum wage rose to $15.00 an hour on September 30, 2026, under Article X, Section 24 of the Florida Constitution.

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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