Mobility Assistance in Hopewell, VA

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Hopewell, VA: the local picture

30%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs

551

residents 85 or older (2.4% of all residents)

0.3 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Hopewell)

42%

of residents 65+ report a disability

About 996 Hopewell residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (30%). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Hopewell that list physical therapy include Centerwell Home Health and Compassus Bsmh Richmond Hha, LLC; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Hopewell compared with Virginia

Census figure	Hopewell	Virginia
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	30%	19%
Residents 85 or older	2.4%	1.7%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	12%	6.7%
Residents 65+ with a disability	42%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	40%	27%
Households with no vehicle	12%	6.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$42,716	—

Older residents in towns around Hopewell

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Enon, VA	2.8 mi	655	17%
Fort Lee, VA	4.2 mi	17	71%
Colonial Heights, VA	5.7 mi	3,364	18%
Ettrick, VA	7.9 mi	732	32%
Petersburg, VA	7.9 mi	5,634	30%
Chester, VA	8.5 mi	3,685	19%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Richmond, VA	24 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(804) 672-7500
Compassus Bsmh Richmond Hha, LLC	Richmond, VA	19 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(804) 627-5200
Amedisys Home Health	Midlothian, VA	22 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(804) 639-7903
Commonwealth Home Care	Richmond, VA	20 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(804) 744-9211
HCA Virginia Healthcare At Home	North Chesterfield, VA	20 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(804) 330-5544
At Home Care	Mechanicsvlle, VA	23 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(804) 359-3400

Emergency hospitals near Hopewell

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
John Randolph Medical Center	Hopewell, VA	0.3 mi	3 of 5	(804) 541-1600
Bon Secours Southside Medical Center	Petersburg, VA	8.9 mi	2 of 5	(804) 765-5000

Straight-line miles from the center of Hopewell. 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 Hopewell

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 35% of the $3,560 monthly median income of Hopewell 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 Hopewell: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Hopewell?

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 35% of the $3,560 monthly median income of Hopewell 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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