Mobility Assistance in Chester, VA: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Chester, VA: the local picture

19%

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

359

residents 85 or older (1.5% of all residents)

8.0 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Richmond)

29%

of residents 65+ report a disability (29% in Chesterfield County)

About 689 Chester residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (19%; 19% in Chesterfield County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

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

Chester compared with Chesterfield County and Virginia

Census figure	Chester	Chesterfield County	Virginia
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	19%	19%	19%
Residents 85 or older	1.5%	1.5%	1.7%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.2%	5.6%	6.7%
Residents 65+ with a disability	29%	29%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	27%	24%	27%
Households with no vehicle	4.1%	3.4%	6.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$66,439	$74,566	—

Older residents in towns around Chester

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Bellwood, VA	3.7 mi	1,079	39%
Meadowbrook, VA	5.9 mi	3,595	32%
Enon, VA	6.4 mi	655	17%
Colonial Heights, VA	6.6 mi	3,364	18%
Bensley, VA	6.6 mi	566	41%
Ettrick, VA	7.2 mi	732	32%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Richmond, VA	17 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(804) 672-7500
Amedisys Home Health	Midlothian, VA	13 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(804) 639-7903
Compassus Bsmh Richmond Hha, LLC	Richmond, VA	14 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(804) 627-5200
Commonwealth Home Care	Richmond, VA	12 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(804) 744-9211
HCA Virginia Healthcare At Home	North Chesterfield, VA	12 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(804) 330-5544
At Home Care	Mechanicsvlle, VA	20 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(804) 359-3400

Emergency hospitals near Chester

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Henrico Doctors' Hospital	Richmond, VA	8.0 mi	4 of 5	(804) 289-4500
John Randolph Medical Center	Hopewell, VA	8.8 mi	3 of 5	(804) 541-1600

Straight-line miles from the center of Chester. 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 Chester

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 23% of the $5,537 monthly median income of Chester 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 Chester: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Chester?

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 23% of the $5,537 monthly median income of Chester 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 Chester, VA