Mobility Assistance in Colonial Beach, VA

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Colonial Beach, VA: the local picture

29%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (20% in King George County)

224

residents 85 or older (5.6% of all residents)

18 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (La Plata)

45%

of residents 65+ report a disability (27% in King George County)

About 264 Colonial Beach residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (29%; 20% in King George County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Colonial Beach that list physical therapy include Home & Heart Health, Inc and Amedisys Home Health; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Colonial Beach compared with King George County and Virginia

Census figure	Colonial Beach	King George County	Virginia
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	29%	20%	19%
Residents 85 or older	5.6%	0.8%	1.7%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	10%	8.7%	6.7%
Residents 65+ with a disability	45%	27%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	33%	22%	27%
Households with no vehicle	5.7%	2.6%	6.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$47,347	$72,907	—

Older residents in towns around Colonial Beach

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Dahlgren, VA	6.6 mi	521	30%
King George, VA	10 mi	738	16%
La Plata, MD	19 mi	1,871	12%
Leonardtown, MD	19 mi	659	24%
Golden Beach, MD	22 mi	531	15%
Bryans Road, MD	24 mi	953	25%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Home & Heart Health, Inc	Fredericksburg, VA	26 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(540) 899-3666
Amedisys Home Health	Midlothian, VA	68 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(804) 639-7903
Mary Washington Home Health Agency	Fredericksburg, VA	26 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(540) 741-1667
At Home Care	Mechanicsvlle, VA	48 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(804) 359-3400
Riverside Home Health	Warsaw, VA	24 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(804) 443-6276
Medi Home Health Agency	Fredericksburg, VA	30 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(540) 361-7696

Emergency hospitals near Colonial Beach

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
University Of Md Charles Regional Medical Center	La Plata, MD	18 mi	3 of 5	(301) 609-4265
Medstar Saint Mary's Hospital	Leonardtown, MD	19 mi	4 of 5	(301) 475-6001

Straight-line miles from the center of Colonial Beach. 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 Colonial Beach

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 32% of the $3,946 monthly median income of Colonial Beach 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 Colonial Beach: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Colonial Beach?

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 32% of the $3,946 monthly median income of Colonial Beach 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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