Mobility Assistance in Fitzgerald, GA

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Fitzgerald, GA: the local picture

21%

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

116

residents 85 or older (1.3% of all residents)

0.8 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Fitzgerald)

33%

of residents 65+ report a disability (28% in Ben Hill County)

About 289 Fitzgerald residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (21%; 19% in Ben Hill County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Fitzgerald that list physical therapy include Amedisys Home Health and Pruitthealth @ Home - Vidalia; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Fitzgerald compared with Ben Hill County and Georgia

Census figure	Fitzgerald	Ben Hill County	Georgia
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	21%	19%	22%
Residents 85 or older	1.3%	1.5%	1.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.8%	6.3%	7.2%
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	28%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	36%	32%	26%
Households with no vehicle	9.7%	6.3%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$28,519	$33,208	—

Older residents in towns around Fitzgerald

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Ocilla, GA	7.9 mi	499	20%
Abbeville, GA	20 mi	349	30%
Tifton, GA	23 mi	2,845	21%
Ashburn, GA	24 mi	955	32%
Douglas, GA	27 mi	1,671	26%
McRae-Helena, GA	32 mi	1,115	33%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Amedisys Home Health	Tifton, GA	23 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(229) 386-0665
Pruitthealth @ Home - Vidalia	Vidalia, GA	60 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, home health aides	(912) 538-8000
Caresouth, An Affiliate Of Crisp Reg Hospital	Cordele, GA	35 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(229) 271-4690
Pruitthealth @ Home - Valdosta	Valdosta, GA	57 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(229) 247-4665

Emergency hospitals near Fitzgerald

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Dorminy Medical Center	Fitzgerald, GA	0.8 mi	not rated	(229) 424-7100
Irwin County Hospital	Ocilla, GA	8.3 mi	not rated	(229) 468-3845

Straight-line miles from the center of Fitzgerald. 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 Fitzgerald

At the Georgia median aide wage of $14.07 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,219 a month in wages, which is 51% of the $2,377 monthly median income of Fitzgerald households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Georgia's state rate is lower than the federal one, so employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act pay at least the federal $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor).

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 Fitzgerald: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Fitzgerald?

At the Georgia median aide wage of $14.07 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,219 a month in wages, which is 51% of the $2,377 monthly median income of Fitzgerald households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Georgia's state rate is lower than the federal one, so employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act pay at least the federal $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor).

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 Fitzgerald, GA