Mobility Assistance in Carthage, NC

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Carthage, NC: the local picture

58%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (18% in Moore County)

116

residents 85 or older (4.0% of all residents)

9.9 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Pinehurst)

61%

of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in Moore County)

About 248 Carthage residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (58%; 18% in Moore County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Carthage that list physical therapy include Aveanna Home Health and Pruitthealth At Home - Wake; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Carthage compared with Moore County and North Carolina

Census figure	Carthage	Moore County	North Carolina
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	58%	18%	21%
Residents 85 or older	4.0%	2.6%	1.7%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	26%	5.3%	6.6%
Residents 65+ with a disability	61%	30%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	44%	27%	28%
Households with no vehicle	4.6%	4.2%	5.3%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$31,667	$65,485	—

Older residents in towns around Carthage

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Whispering Pines, NC	5.6 mi	770	11%
Southern Pines, NC	8.8 mi	4,205	23%
Pinehurst, NC	9.7 mi	7,487	14%
Seven Lakes, NC	11 mi	2,126	14%
Aberdeen, NC	13 mi	1,269	9.7%
Sanford, NC	18 mi	4,768	20%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Aveanna Home Health	Fayetteville, NC	31 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—
Pruitthealth At Home - Wake	Raleigh, NC	55 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(919) 838-2768
Amedisys Home Health Care	Thomasville, NC	54 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(336) 472-4449
Firsthealth Home Care	West End, NC	8.6 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(910) 295-2211
Liberty Home Care	Southern Pines, NC	11 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(910) 246-9886
Centerwell Home Health	Lillington, NC	28 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	—

Emergency hospitals near Carthage

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Firsthealth Moore Regional Hospital	Pinehurst, NC	9.9 mi	4 of 5	(910) 715-1000
Central Carolina Hospital	Sanford, NC	17 mi	2 of 5	(919) 774-2100

Straight-line miles from the center of Carthage. 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 Carthage

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 49% of the $2,639 monthly median income of Carthage 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 Carthage: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Carthage?

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 49% of the $2,639 monthly median income of Carthage 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 Carthage, NC