Mobility Assistance in Gloucester Point, VA

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Gloucester Point, VA: the local picture

34%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (23% in Gloucester County)

218

residents 85 or older (2.0% of all residents)

10 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Gloucester)

45%

of residents 65+ report a disability (37% in Gloucester County)

About 790 Gloucester Point residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (34%; 23% in Gloucester County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Gloucester Point that list physical therapy include Brookside Home Health, An Amedisys Company and Commonwealth Home Care; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Gloucester Point compared with Gloucester County and Virginia

Census figure	Gloucester Point	Gloucester County	Virginia
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	34%	23%	19%
Residents 85 or older	2.0%	2.5%	1.7%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	17%	11%	6.7%
Residents 65+ with a disability	45%	37%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	27%	23%	27%
Households with no vehicle	1.6%	2.1%	6.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$58,194	$69,549	—

Older residents in towns around Gloucester Point

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Gloucester Courthouse, VA	9.3 mi	938	25%
Williamsburg, VA	12 mi	2,764	7.8%
Bethel Manor, VA	13 mi	5	0.0%
Newport News, VA	13 mi	25,916	25%
Poquoson, VA	14 mi	2,474	14%
Hampton, VA	19 mi	22,962	27%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Brookside Home Health, An Amedisys Company	Williamsburg, VA	15 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(757) 253-2536
Commonwealth Home Care	Portsmouth, VA	32 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(757) 937-8600
At Home Care	Williamsburg, VA	13 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(757) 220-2112
Commonwealth Home Care	Richmond, VA	61 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(804) 744-9211
Riverside Home Health	Gloucester, VA	10 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(757) 594-4600
Bon Secours Home Care	Suffolk, VA	29 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(757) 889-4663

Emergency hospitals near Gloucester Point

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Riverside Walter Reed Hospital	Gloucester, VA	10 mi	4 of 5	(804) 693-8800
Mary Immaculate Hospital	Newport News, VA	11 mi	4 of 5	(757) 886-6000

Straight-line miles from the center of Gloucester Point. 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 Gloucester Point

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 26% of the $4,850 monthly median income of Gloucester Point 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 Gloucester Point: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Gloucester Point?

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 26% of the $4,850 monthly median income of Gloucester Point 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 Gloucester Point, VA