Mobility Assistance in Danville, VA

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Danville, VA: the local picture

21%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs

1,087

residents 85 or older (2.6% of all residents)

1.9 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Danville)

32%

of residents 65+ report a disability

About 1,726 Danville residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (21%). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

1,087 residents are 85 or older. Ask any caregiver who will help with transfers how they were trained.

Home health agencies serving Danville that list physical therapy include Amedisys Home Health Care and Commonwealth Healthcare At Home; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Danville compared with Virginia

Census figure	Danville	Virginia
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	21%	19%
Residents 85 or older	2.6%	1.7%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.0%	6.7%
Residents 65+ with a disability	32%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	46%	27%
Households with no vehicle	14%	6.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$35,038	—

Older residents in towns around Danville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Mount Hermon, VA	6.0 mi	1,127	19%
Eden, NC	19 mi	2,744	34%
Reidsville, NC	22 mi	3,293	27%
Wentworth, NC	23 mi	565	8.8%
Martinsville, VA	26 mi	2,285	28%
Roxboro, NC	27 mi	1,823	41%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Amedisys Home Health Care	Roanoke, VA	60 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(540) 265-5980
Commonwealth Healthcare At Home	Danville, VA	1.9 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work	(434) 799-2382
Hallmark Home Health Care	Danville, VA	2.7 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(434) 799-3938
1ST Care Home Health South Boston	South Boston, VA	28 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(434) 572-1312
Westminster At Home (Home Health)	Lynchburg, VA	55 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(434) 386-3800
Nayar Health Care Bedford LLC	Bedford, VA	51 mi	2 of 5	nursing, home health aides	(804) 330-5433

Emergency hospitals near Danville

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Sovah Health Danville	Danville, VA	1.9 mi	2 of 5	(434) 799-2100
Southern Virginia Mental Health Institute	Danville, VA	1.9 mi	not rated	(434) 773-4339

Straight-line miles from the center of Danville. 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 Danville

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 43% of the $2,920 monthly median income of Danville 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 Danville: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Danville?

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 43% of the $2,920 monthly median income of Danville 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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