Mobility Assistance in Laurinburg, NC

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Laurinburg, NC: the local picture

31%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (28% in Scotland County)

344

residents 85 or older (2.3% of all residents)

0.6 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Laurinburg)

41%

of residents 65+ report a disability (38% in Scotland County)

About 790 Laurinburg residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (31%; 28% in Scotland County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Laurinburg that list physical therapy include Centerwell Home Health and Aveanna Home Health; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Laurinburg compared with Scotland County and North Carolina

Census figure	Laurinburg	Scotland County	North Carolina
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	31%	28%	21%
Residents 85 or older	2.3%	1.8%	1.7%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.2%	5.8%	6.6%
Residents 65+ with a disability	41%	38%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	38%	33%	28%
Households with no vehicle	15%	11%	5.3%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$41,028	$37,421	—

Older residents in towns around Laurinburg

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Bennettsville, SC	15 mi	1,410	40%
Hamlet, NC	16 mi	1,014	23%
Red Springs, NC	17 mi	534	40%
Pembroke, NC	17 mi	326	37%
East Rockingham, NC	19 mi	472	39%
Rockingham, NC	20 mi	1,621	31%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Lumberton, NC	28 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, home health aides	—
Aveanna Home Health	Fayetteville, NC	36 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—
Firsthealth Home Care	West End, NC	34 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(910) 295-2211
Bayada Home Health Care, Inc.	Laurinburg, NC	0.6 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(910) 506-3692
First Health Home Care - Richmond	Rockingham, NC	20 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—
Liberty Home Care Ii,LLC	Lumberton, NC	28 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(910) 738-4512

Emergency hospitals near Laurinburg

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Scotland Memorial Hospital	Laurinburg, NC	0.6 mi	3 of 5	(910) 291-7000
Cape Fear Valley Hoke Hospital	Raeford, NC	21 mi	4 of 5	(910) 904-8000

Straight-line miles from the center of Laurinburg. 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 Laurinburg

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 38% of the $3,419 monthly median income of Laurinburg 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 Laurinburg: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Laurinburg?

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 38% of the $3,419 monthly median income of Laurinburg 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 Laurinburg, NC