Mobility Assistance in High Point, NC

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in High Point, NC: the local picture

23%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (20% in Guilford County)

2,043

residents 85 or older (1.8% of all residents)

6.5 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (High Point)

37%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Guilford County)

About 4,066 High Point residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (23%; 20% in Guilford County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

2,043 residents are 85 or older. Ask any caregiver who will help with transfers how they were trained.

Home health agencies serving High Point that list physical therapy include Interim Healthcare Of The Triad and Adoration Home Health; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

High Point compared with Guilford County and North Carolina

Census figure	High Point	Guilford County	North Carolina
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	23%	20%	21%
Residents 85 or older	1.8%	1.8%	1.7%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	8.5%	7.3%	6.6%
Residents 65+ with a disability	37%	32%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	31%	31%	28%
Households with no vehicle	7.7%	6.7%	5.3%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$48,938	$52,917	—

Older residents in towns around High Point

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Jamestown, NC	3.3 mi	984	22%
Archdale, NC	6.2 mi	2,728	22%
Trinity, NC	7.9 mi	1,440	12%
Thomasville, NC	9.1 mi	4,680	24%
Kernersville, NC	9.4 mi	4,907	22%
Wallburg, NC	9.9 mi	704	21%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Interim Healthcare Of The Triad	Greensboro, NC	13 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(336) 282-9701
Adoration Home Health	High Point, NC	1.1 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—
Centerwell Home Health	Winston-Salem, NC	18 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(913) 814-2077
Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist -Care At Home	Winston Salem, NC	18 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—
Amedisys Home Health Of Winston Salem	Winston-Salem, NC	21 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(336) 768-7200
Well Care Home Health Of The Triad Inc	Advance, NC	25 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(336) 753-6200

Emergency hospitals near High Point

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
High Point Regional Health System	High Point, NC	6.5 mi	2 of 5	(336) 878-6000
Novant Health Thomasville Medical Center	Thomasville, NC	9.9 mi	3 of 5	(336) 472-2000

Straight-line miles from the center of High 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 High Point

At the North Carolina median aide wage of $15.02 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,302 a month in wages, which is 32% of the $4,078 monthly median income of High Point households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. North Carolina's minimum wage is $7.25 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 Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states.

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 High Point: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in High Point?

At the North Carolina median aide wage of $15.02 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,302 a month in wages, which is 32% of the $4,078 monthly median income of High Point households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. North Carolina's minimum wage is $7.25 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 High Point, NC