Mobility Assistance in Galax, VA: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Galax, VA: the local picture

24%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs

212

residents 85 or older (3.2% of all residents)

0.6 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Galax)

34%

of residents 65+ report a disability

About 302 Galax residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (24%). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Galax that list physical therapy include Amedisys Home Health Care and Medi Home Health Agency; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Galax compared with Virginia

Census figure	Galax	Virginia
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	24%	19%
Residents 85 or older	3.2%	1.7%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.6%	6.7%
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	47%	27%
Households with no vehicle	8.4%	6.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$29,440	—

Older residents in towns around Galax

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Hillsville, VA	12 mi	630	31%
Mount Airy, NC	20 mi	2,720	28%
Wytheville, VA	22 mi	1,952	27%
Pulaski, VA	28 mi	1,600	40%
Elkin, NC	28 mi	902	25%
Jonesville, NC	30 mi	729	42%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Amedisys Home Health Care	Roanoke, VA	73 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(540) 265-5980
Medi Home Health Agency	Pulaski, VA	28 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(540) 382-5637
Interim Healthcare	Dublin, VA	33 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(276) 200-2606
Liberty Home Care V LLC	Stuart, VA	37 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(276) 694-4424
Carilion Home Care Services Tazewell	Tazewell, VA	45 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(276) 988-8714
Access Home Health Care And Rehabilitation	Galax, VA	0.6 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(276) 266-3149

Emergency hospitals near Galax

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Twin County Regional Hospital	Galax, VA	0.6 mi	2 of 5	(276) 236-1650
Alleghany Memorial Hospital	Sparta, NC	17 mi	not rated	(336) 372-5511

Straight-line miles from the center of Galax. 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 Galax

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 51% of the $2,453 monthly median income of Galax 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 Galax: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Galax?

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 51% of the $2,453 monthly median income of Galax 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.

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