Mobility Assistance in Fort Belvoir, VA

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Fort Belvoir, VA: the local picture

100%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (15% in Fairfax County)

0

residents 85 or older (0.0% of all residents)

1.3 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Fort Belvoir)

100%

of residents 65+ report a disability (24% in Fairfax County)

About 9 Fort Belvoir residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (100%; 15% in Fairfax County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Fort Belvoir that list physical therapy include Sunshine Home Healthcare, LLC and Five Star Home Health Care; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Fort Belvoir compared with Fairfax County and Virginia

Census figure	Fort Belvoir	Fairfax County	Virginia
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	100%	15%	19%
Residents 85 or older	0.0%	1.6%	1.7%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	0.0%	6.0%	6.7%
Residents 65+ with a disability	100%	24%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	0.0%	22%	27%
Households with no vehicle	0.0%	4.8%	6.1%

Older residents in towns around Fort Belvoir

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Woodlawn, VA	2.1 mi	3,044	11%
Mount Vernon, VA	2.1 mi	2,437	19%
Hayfield, VA	2.9 mi	846	8.4%
Newington, VA	3.2 mi	1,970	20%
Groveton, VA	3.2 mi	2,062	28%
Kingstowne, VA	3.4 mi	2,674	12%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Sunshine Home Healthcare, LLC	Alexandria, VA	7.3 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(301) 266-0738
Five Star Home Health Care	Chantilly, VA	20 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(703) 661-4555
Pathwell Home Health & Hospice	Reston, VA	19 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(540) 450-8680
Domain Medical Home Health & Staffing, Inc	Alexandria, VA	8.1 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(703) 299-4949
Quality Health Services LLC	Woodbridge, VA	8.6 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(703) 910-7081
Pavilion Medical Home Care & Staffing, LLC	Annandale, VA	9.0 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(703) 299-9898

Emergency hospitals near Fort Belvoir

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Fort Belvoir Community Hospital	Fort Belvoir, VA	1.3 mi	not rated	(571) 231-3224
Inova Mount Vernon Hospital	Alexandria, VA	4.4 mi	4 of 5	(703) 664-7105

Straight-line miles from the center of Fort Belvoir. 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 Fort Belvoir

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. 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 Fort Belvoir: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Fort Belvoir?

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. 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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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 Fort Belvoir, VA