Mobility Assistance in Chincoteague, VA

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Chincoteague, VA: the local picture

11%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (21% in Accomack County)

91

residents 85 or older (2.8% of all residents)

27 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Onancock)

22%

of residents 65+ report a disability (37% in Accomack County)

About 141 Chincoteague residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (11%; 21% in Accomack County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Chincoteague that list physical therapy include Riverside Shore Home Health and Kind Hearts; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Chincoteague compared with Accomack County and Virginia

Census figure	Chincoteague	Accomack County	Virginia
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	11%	21%	19%
Residents 85 or older	2.8%	2.2%	1.7%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	0.2%	3.1%	6.7%
Residents 65+ with a disability	22%	37%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	34%	27%
Households with no vehicle	1.6%	6.1%	6.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$56,833	$49,025	—

Older residents in towns around Chincoteague

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Pocomoke City, MD	14 mi	854	39%
Snow Hill, MD	16 mi	434	21%
Princess Anne, MD	26 mi	297	10%
Berlin, MD	27 mi	904	19%
Fruitland, MD	30 mi	729	32%
West Ocean City, MD	30 mi	1,189	12%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Riverside Shore Home Health	Accomac, VA	24 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(757) 789-5000
Kind Hearts	Oak Hall, VA	10 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(757) 990-5353

Emergency hospitals near Chincoteague

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital	Onancock, VA	27 mi	3 of 5	(757) 414-8000
Atlantic General Hospital	Berlin, MD	29 mi	3 of 5	(410) 641-1100

Straight-line miles from the center of Chincoteague. 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 Chincoteague

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 27% of the $4,736 monthly median income of Chincoteague 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 Chincoteague: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Chincoteague?

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 27% of the $4,736 monthly median income of Chincoteague 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.

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