Mobility Assistance in Commerce, GA

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Commerce, GA: the local picture

25%

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

138

residents 85 or older (1.7% of all residents)

19 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Athens)

40%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Jackson County)

About 227 Commerce residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (25%; 18% in Jackson County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Commerce that list physical therapy include Northeast Georgia Home Health and Northeast Georgia Home Health Iii, LLC; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Commerce compared with Jackson County and Georgia

Census figure	Commerce	Jackson County	Georgia
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	25%	18%	22%
Residents 85 or older	1.7%	0.9%	1.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	1.9%	5.1%	7.2%
Residents 65+ with a disability	40%	33%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	23%	17%	26%
Households with no vehicle	1.2%	2.3%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$56,761	$59,066	—

Older residents in towns around Commerce

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Jefferson, GA	9.0 mi	1,708	18%
Pendergrass, GA	12 mi	134	2.2%
Lula, GA	17 mi	350	37%
Hoschton, GA	19 mi	627	7.2%
Statham, GA	19 mi	433	23%
Athens, GA	19 mi	15,758	20%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Northeast Georgia Home Health	Gainesville, GA	21 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(770) 297-0041
Northeast Georgia Home Health Iii, LLC	Demorest, GA	26 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(706) 754-6575
Tugaloo Home Health Agency, An Amedisys Company	Lavonia, GA	27 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(706) 356-8480
Amedisys Home Health Of Covington	Covington, GA	52 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(770) 787-1796
Piedmont Home Health	Athens, GA	19 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(833) 719-1991
Pruitthealth At Home - Gainesville	Gainesville, GA	21 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(770) 533-7410

Emergency hospitals near Commerce

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
St Mary's Hospital	Athens, GA	19 mi	1 of 5	(706) 389-3000
Ngmc Barrow, LLC	Winder, GA	20 mi	4 of 5	(770) 848-8611

Straight-line miles from the center of Commerce. 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 Commerce

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 26% of the $4,730 monthly median income of Commerce 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 Commerce: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Commerce?

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 26% of the $4,730 monthly median income of Commerce 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.

Mobility Assistance at Home in Commerce, GA