Mobility Assistance in Ettrick, VA: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Ettrick, VA: the local picture

32%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (18% in Colonial Heights city)

114

residents 85 or older (1.9% of all residents)

5.2 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Petersburg)

36%

of residents 65+ report a disability (37% in Colonial Heights city)

About 233 Ettrick residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (32%; 18% in Colonial Heights city). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Ettrick that list physical therapy include Centerwell Home Health and Amedisys Home Health; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Ettrick compared with Colonial Heights city and Virginia

Census figure	Ettrick	Colonial Heights city	Virginia
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	32%	18%	19%
Residents 85 or older	1.9%	2.7%	1.7%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	19%	5.5%	6.7%
Residents 65+ with a disability	36%	37%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	19%	36%	27%
Households with no vehicle	11%	6.8%	6.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$37,399	$60,947	—

Older residents in towns around Ettrick

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Colonial Heights, VA	2.1 mi	3,364	18%
Matoaca, VA	2.3 mi	296	36%
Petersburg, VA	3.6 mi	5,634	30%
Fort Lee, VA	5.5 mi	17	71%
Chester, VA	7.2 mi	3,685	19%
Hopewell, VA	7.9 mi	3,464	30%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Richmond, VA	24 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(804) 672-7500
Amedisys Home Health	Midlothian, VA	18 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(804) 639-7903
Compassus Bsmh Richmond Hha, LLC	Richmond, VA	21 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(804) 627-5200
Commonwealth Home Care	Richmond, VA	18 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(804) 744-9211
HCA Virginia Healthcare At Home	North Chesterfield, VA	18 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(804) 330-5544
At Home Care	Mechanicsvlle, VA	27 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(804) 359-3400

Emergency hospitals near Ettrick

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Bon Secours Southside Medical Center	Petersburg, VA	5.2 mi	2 of 5	(804) 765-5000
John Randolph Medical Center	Hopewell, VA	8.0 mi	3 of 5	(804) 541-1600

Straight-line miles from the center of Ettrick. 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 Ettrick

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 41% of the $3,117 monthly median income of Ettrick 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 Ettrick: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Ettrick?

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 41% of the $3,117 monthly median income of Ettrick 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 Ettrick, VA