Mobility Assistance in Clarkston, GA

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Clarkston, GA: the local picture

14%

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

24

residents 85 or older (0.2% of all residents)

2.3 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Decatur)

37%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in DeKalb County)

About 84 Clarkston residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (14%; 21% in DeKalb County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Clarkston that list physical therapy include Central Home Health Care, An Amedisys Company and Centerwell Home Health; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Clarkston compared with DeKalb County and Georgia

Census figure	Clarkston	DeKalb County	Georgia
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	14%	21%	22%
Residents 85 or older	0.2%	1.4%	1.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	2.7%	7.0%	7.2%
Residents 65+ with a disability	37%	32%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	20%	29%	26%
Households with no vehicle	11%	7.3%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$48,158	$58,604	—

Older residents in towns around Clarkston

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Scottdale, GA	1.9 mi	1,151	27%
North Decatur, GA	2.7 mi	3,450	17%
Tucker, GA	3.2 mi	7,128	15%
Avondale Estates, GA	3.4 mi	861	10%
Stone Mountain, GA	4.1 mi	902	21%
Decatur, GA	4.3 mi	3,597	17%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Central Home Health Care, An Amedisys Company	Tucker, GA	3.4 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(770) 938-9611
Centerwell Home Health	Atlanta, GA	13 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(770) 998-1393
Aveanna Home Health	Duluth, GA	13 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(678) 400-3600
Interim Healthcare Of Atlanta Inc	Atlanta, GA	13 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(404) 843-2708
Visiting Nurse Health System, Inc	Marietta, GA	16 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(404) 215-6000
Medside Home Health Agency	Sandy Springs, GA	13 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(404) 633-7433

Emergency hospitals near Clarkston

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Decatur (Atlanta) Va Medical Center	Decatur, GA	2.3 mi	3 of 5	(404) 321-6111
Athur M Blank Hospital	Atlanta, GA	4.6 mi	not rated	(404) 785-4577

Straight-line miles from the center of Clarkston. 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 Clarkston

At the Georgia median aide wage of $14.07 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,219 a month in wages, which is 30% of the $4,013 monthly median income of Clarkston households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Georgia's state rate is lower than the federal one, so employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act pay at least the federal $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor).

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 Clarkston: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Clarkston?

At the Georgia median aide wage of $14.07 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,219 a month in wages, which is 30% of the $4,013 monthly median income of Clarkston households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Georgia's state rate is lower than the federal one, so employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act pay at least the federal $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor).

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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