Mobility Assistance in Hillsville, VA

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Hillsville, VA: the local picture

31%

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

173

residents 85 or older (6.0% of all residents)

12 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Galax)

39%

of residents 65+ report a disability (35% in Carroll County)

About 183 Hillsville residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (31%; 20% in Carroll County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

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

Hillsville compared with Carroll County and Virginia

Census figure	Hillsville	Carroll County	Virginia
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	31%	20%	19%
Residents 85 or older	6.0%	2.9%	1.7%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	22%	7.6%	6.7%
Residents 65+ with a disability	39%	35%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	27%	29%	27%
Households with no vehicle	15%	5.7%	6.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$46,204	$41,766	—

Older residents in towns around Hillsville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Galax, VA	12 mi	1,418	24%
Mount Airy, NC	19 mi	2,720	28%
Pulaski, VA	20 mi	1,600	40%
Wytheville, VA	24 mi	1,952	27%
Dublin, VA	24 mi	319	28%
Radford, VA	27 mi	1,601	28%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Amedisys Home Health Care	Roanoke, VA	61 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	21 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(540) 382-5637
Interim Healthcare	Dublin, VA	24 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	29 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	Radford, VA	27 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(540) 633-9330
Carilion Home Care Services Tazewell	Tazewell, VA	49 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(276) 988-8714

Emergency hospitals near Hillsville

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Twin County Regional Hospital	Galax, VA	12 mi	2 of 5	(276) 236-1650
Northern Regional Hospital	Mount Airy, NC	19 mi	4 of 5	(336) 719-7000

Straight-line miles from the center of Hillsville. 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 Hillsville

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 33% of the $3,850 monthly median income of Hillsville 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 Hillsville: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Hillsville?

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 33% of the $3,850 monthly median income of Hillsville 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 Hillsville, VA