Mobility Assistance in Fishersville, VA

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Fishersville, VA: the local picture

19%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (21% in Augusta County)

312

residents 85 or older (3.3% of all residents)

0.6 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Fishersville)

31%

of residents 65+ report a disability (36% in Augusta County)

About 419 Fishersville residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (19%; 21% in Augusta County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Fishersville that list physical therapy include Amedisys Home Health Care and Sentara Home Care Services; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Fishersville compared with Augusta County and Virginia

Census figure	Fishersville	Augusta County	Virginia
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	19%	21%	19%
Residents 85 or older	3.3%	2.7%	1.7%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	8.9%	8.0%	6.7%
Residents 65+ with a disability	31%	36%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	31%	27%	27%
Households with no vehicle	14%	4.3%	6.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$74,904	$53,229	—

Older residents in towns around Fishersville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Waynesboro, VA	5.2 mi	4,081	23%
Staunton, VA	5.6 mi	5,524	19%
Stuarts Draft, VA	6.3 mi	2,632	28%
Verona, VA	6.5 mi	911	38%
Weyers Cave, VA	13 mi	250	20%
Grottoes, VA	14 mi	423	22%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Amedisys Home Health Care	Staunton, VA	5.7 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(540) 886-2970
Sentara Home Care Services	Harrisonburg, VA	25 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(540) 433-4429
Continuum Home Health Care	Charlottesville, VA	27 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(434) 984-2273
Augusta Home Care,	Fishersville, VA	0.6 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(540) 932-5162
Bayada Home Health Care Inc	Buena Vista, VA	32 mi	3 of 5	—	(540) 784-4119
Interim Healthcare - Charlottesville	Charlottesville, VA	31 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(434) 295-5501

Emergency hospitals near Fishersville

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Augusta Health	Fishersville, VA	0.6 mi	4 of 5	(540) 332-4000
Western State Hospital	Staunton, VA	5.7 mi	not rated	(540) 332-8000

Straight-line miles from the center of Fishersville. 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 Fishersville

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 $6,242 monthly median income of Fishersville 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 Fishersville: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Fishersville?

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 $6,242 monthly median income of Fishersville 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 Fishersville, VA