Mobility Assistance in Fort Lee, VA

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Fort Lee, VA: the local picture

71%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (18% in Prince George County)

0

residents 85 or older (0.0% of all residents)

4.1 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Hopewell)

71%

of residents 65+ report a disability (29% in Prince George County)

About 12 Fort Lee residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (71%; 18% in Prince George 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 Lee that list physical therapy include HCA Virginia Healthcare At Home and Commonwealth Home Care; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Fort Lee compared with Prince George County and Virginia

Census figure	Fort Lee	Prince George County	Virginia
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	71%	18%	19%
Residents 85 or older	0.0%	1.6%	1.7%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	0.0%	7.0%	6.7%
Residents 65+ with a disability	71%	29%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	0.0%	19%	27%
Households with no vehicle	5.3%	3.3%	6.1%

Older residents in towns around Fort Lee

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Petersburg, VA	3.9 mi	5,634	30%
Colonial Heights, VA	4.0 mi	3,364	18%
Hopewell, VA	4.2 mi	3,464	30%
Ettrick, VA	5.5 mi	732	32%
Enon, VA	6.4 mi	655	17%
Matoaca, VA	7.4 mi	296	36%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
HCA Virginia Healthcare At Home	North Chesterfield, VA	22 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(804) 330-5544
Commonwealth Home Care	Richmond, VA	22 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(804) 744-9211
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
Welcome Homecare	Richmond, VA	22 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(804) 745-0054
Enhabit Home Health	Petersburg, VA	4.7 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(804) 541-6224

Emergency hospitals near Fort Lee

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
John Randolph Medical Center	Hopewell, VA	4.1 mi	3 of 5	(804) 541-1600
Bon Secours Southside Medical Center	Petersburg, VA	4.7 mi	2 of 5	(804) 765-5000

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

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 Lee: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Fort Lee?

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.

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