Mobility Assistance in Gainesville, VA

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Gainesville, VA: the local picture

15%

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

169

residents 85 or older (0.9% of all residents)

5.1 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Haymarket)

28%

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

About 248 Gainesville residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (15%; 18% in Prince William County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

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

Gainesville compared with Prince William County and Virginia

Census figure	Gainesville	Prince William County	Virginia
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	15%	18%	19%
Residents 85 or older	0.9%	0.9%	1.7%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	7.1%	7.0%	6.7%
Residents 65+ with a disability	28%	29%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	21%	19%	27%
Households with no vehicle	2.9%	2.6%	6.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$95,662	$100,973	—

Older residents in towns around Gainesville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Linton Hall, VA	4.5 mi	3,176	23%
New Baltimore, VA	5.4 mi	1,689	9.2%
Bull Run, VA	6.6 mi	979	31%
Sudley, VA	7.7 mi	2,208	24%
Loch Lomond, VA	8.7 mi	514	22%
Manassas, VA	9.2 mi	4,540	20%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Five Star Home Health Care	Chantilly, VA	12 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(703) 661-4555
Grace Home Healthcare LLC	Fairfax, VA	21 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy	(703) 865-7370
Pathwell Home Health & Hospice	Reston, VA	18 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(540) 450-8680
Revival Homecare Agency	Annandale, VA	23 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(703) 341-6670
Healing Home Healthcare Inc	Manassas, VA	6.2 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(703) 650-0576
Humble Home Health LLC	Manassas, VA	8.9 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(571) 719-3426

Emergency hospitals near Gainesville

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Uva Health Haymarket Medical Center	Haymarket, VA	5.1 mi	4 of 5	(571) 284-1000
Uva Health Prince William Medical Center	Manassas, VA	8.9 mi	3 of 5	(703) 369-8736

Straight-line miles from the center of Gainesville. 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 Gainesville

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 16% of the $7,972 monthly median income of Gainesville 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 Gainesville: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Gainesville?

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 16% of the $7,972 monthly median income of Gainesville 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 Gainesville, VA