Mobility Assistance in Dumfries, VA

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Dumfries, VA: the local picture

34%

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

55

residents 85 or older (0.9% of all residents)

5.5 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Woodbridge)

41%

of residents 65+ report a disability (29% in Prince William County)

About 215 Dumfries residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (34%; 18% in Prince William County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Dumfries that list physical therapy include Sunshine Home Healthcare, LLC and Grace Home Healthcare LLC; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Dumfries compared with Prince William County and Virginia

Census figure	Dumfries	Prince William County	Virginia
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	34%	18%	19%
Residents 85 or older	0.9%	0.9%	1.7%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	9.5%	7.0%	6.7%
Residents 65+ with a disability	41%	29%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	27%	19%	27%
Households with no vehicle	2.8%	2.6%	6.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$74,622	$100,973	—

Older residents in towns around Dumfries

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Triangle, VA	1.4 mi	810	17%
Cherry Hill, VA	2.0 mi	1,621	29%
Quantico Base, VA	3.1 mi	0	—
Montclair, VA	3.4 mi	3,662	22%
Leesylvania, VA	3.5 mi	1,893	14%
Dale City, VA	5.8 mi	8,061	18%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Sunshine Home Healthcare, LLC	Alexandria, VA	20 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(301) 266-0738
Grace Home Healthcare LLC	Fairfax, VA	21 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy	(703) 865-7370
Five Star Home Health Care	Chantilly, VA	23 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(703) 661-4555
Revival Homecare Agency	Annandale, VA	19 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(703) 341-6670
Quality Health Services LLC	Woodbridge, VA	5.5 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(703) 910-7081
Blue Dove Home Health Services, LLC	Manassas, VA	15 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(703) 361-1016

Emergency hospitals near Dumfries

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center	Woodbridge, VA	5.5 mi	3 of 5	(703) 523-1000
Stafford Hospital, LLC	Stafford, VA	9.5 mi	4 of 5	(540) 741-9000

Straight-line miles from the center of Dumfries. 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 Dumfries

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 20% of the $6,219 monthly median income of Dumfries 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 Dumfries: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Dumfries?

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 20% of the $6,219 monthly median income of Dumfries 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.

Mobility Assistance at Home in Dumfries, VA