Mobility Assistance in Elizabeth City, NC

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Elizabeth City, NC: the local picture

22%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (19% in Pasquotank County)

327

residents 85 or older (1.7% of all residents)

0.4 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Elizabeth City)

36%

of residents 65+ report a disability (34% in Pasquotank County)

About 730 Elizabeth City residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (22%; 19% in Pasquotank County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Elizabeth City that list physical therapy include Sentara Home Care Services and Albemarle Home Care And Hospice; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Elizabeth City compared with Pasquotank County and North Carolina

Census figure	Elizabeth City	Pasquotank County	North Carolina
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	22%	19%	21%
Residents 85 or older	1.7%	1.7%	1.7%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.3%	5.5%	6.6%
Residents 65+ with a disability	36%	34%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	35%	25%	28%
Households with no vehicle	8.9%	5.7%	5.3%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$39,680	$52,532	—

Older residents in towns around Elizabeth City

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Moyock, NC	15 mi	717	13%
Edenton, NC	26 mi	1,254	8.5%
Chesapeake, VA	27 mi	36,797	22%
Southern Shores, NC	31 mi	996	21%
Kitty Hawk, NC	33 mi	744	15%
Virginia Beach, VA	35 mi	72,515	18%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Sentara Home Care Services	Elizabeth City, NC	0.4 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—
Albemarle Home Care And Hospice	Elizabeth City, NC	0.4 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(252) 338-4066

Emergency hospitals near Elizabeth City

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Sentara Albemarle Medical Center	Elizabeth City, NC	0.4 mi	3 of 5	(252) 335-0531
Vidant Chowan Hospital	Edenton, NC	26 mi	3 of 5	(252) 482-8451

Straight-line miles from the center of Elizabeth City. 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 Elizabeth City

At the North Carolina median aide wage of $15.02 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,302 a month in wages, which is 39% of the $3,307 monthly median income of Elizabeth City households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. North Carolina's minimum wage is $7.25 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 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 Elizabeth City: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Elizabeth City?

At the North Carolina median aide wage of $15.02 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,302 a month in wages, which is 39% of the $3,307 monthly median income of Elizabeth City households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. North Carolina's minimum wage is $7.25 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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