Mobility Assistance in Great Falls, VA

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Great Falls, VA: the local picture

12%

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

204

residents 85 or older (1.3% of all residents)

4.1 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Reston)

22%

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

About 328 Great Falls residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (12%; 15% in Fairfax County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

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

Great Falls compared with Fairfax County and Virginia

Census figure	Great Falls	Fairfax County	Virginia
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	12%	15%	19%
Residents 85 or older	1.3%	1.6%	1.7%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	2.8%	6.0%	6.7%
Residents 65+ with a disability	22%	24%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	14%	22%	27%
Households with no vehicle	1.7%	4.8%	6.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$230,560	$119,967	—

Older residents in towns around Great Falls

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Sugarland Run, VA	3.7 mi	1,431	15%
Lowes Island, VA	3.8 mi	1,323	20%
Dranesville, VA	3.8 mi	1,858	19%
Travilah, MD	4.3 mi	2,674	16%
Reston, VA	4.9 mi	10,441	12%
Cascades, VA	5.2 mi	1,803	14%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Grace Home Healthcare LLC	Fairfax, VA	11 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy	(703) 865-7370
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
Sunshine Home Healthcare, LLC	Alexandria, VA	16 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(301) 266-0738
Pathwell Home Health & Hospice	Reston, VA	6.2 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(540) 450-8680
National Home Health Care Inc	Herndon, VA	4.0 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(703) 787-3060
Velocity Home Healthcare LLC	Herndon, VA	4.0 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy	(703) 574-3281

Emergency hospitals near Great Falls

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Reston Hospital Center	Reston, VA	4.1 mi	3 of 5	(703) 689-9000
Adventist Healthcare Shady Grove Medical Center	Rockville, MD	8.8 mi	2 of 5	(240) 826-6517

Straight-line miles from the center of Great Falls. 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 Great Falls

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 7% of the $19,213 monthly median income of Great Falls 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 Great Falls: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Great Falls?

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 7% of the $19,213 monthly median income of Great Falls 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 Great Falls, VA