Mobility Assistance in Locust Grove, GA

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Locust Grove, GA: the local picture

15%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (21% in Henry County)

85

residents 85 or older (0.8% of all residents)

8.5 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Jackson)

30%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Henry County)

About 114 Locust Grove residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (15%; 21% in Henry County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Locust Grove that list physical therapy include Amedisys Home Health Of Griffin and Central Home Health Care, An Amedisys Company; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Locust Grove compared with Henry County and Georgia

Census figure	Locust Grove	Henry County	Georgia
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	15%	21%	22%
Residents 85 or older	0.8%	1.1%	1.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	8.4%	8.0%	7.2%
Residents 65+ with a disability	30%	33%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	27%	25%	26%
Households with no vehicle	3.2%	2.4%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$50,531	$61,589	—

Older residents in towns around Locust Grove

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Heron Bay, GA	5.2 mi	549	38%
McDonough, GA	7.1 mi	2,721	35%
Jackson, GA	8.7 mi	926	31%
Experiment, GA	11 mi	496	22%
Hampton, GA	12 mi	850	9.3%
Griffin, GA	12 mi	2,906	31%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Amedisys Home Health Of Griffin	Griffin, GA	12 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(770) 229-4962
Central Home Health Care, An Amedisys Company	Douglasville, GA	44 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(770) 942-1609
Centerwell Home Health	Kennesaw, GA	55 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(470) 795-7907
Amedisys Home Health Of Covington	Covington, GA	19 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(770) 787-1796
Centerwell Home Health	Peachtree City, GA	27 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(770) 487-1399
Visiting Nurse Health System, Inc	Marietta, GA	45 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(404) 215-6000

Emergency hospitals near Locust Grove

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Wellstar Sylvan Grove Medical Center	Jackson, GA	8.5 mi	not rated	(770) 775-7861
Wellstar Spalding Medical Center	Griffin, GA	12 mi	2 of 5	(770) 228-2721

Straight-line miles from the center of Locust Grove. 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 Locust Grove

At the Georgia median aide wage of $14.07 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,219 a month in wages, which is 29% of the $4,211 monthly median income of Locust Grove households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Georgia's state rate is lower than the federal one, so employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act pay at least the federal $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor).

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 Locust Grove: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Locust Grove?

At the Georgia median aide wage of $14.07 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,219 a month in wages, which is 29% of the $4,211 monthly median income of Locust Grove households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Georgia's state rate is lower than the federal one, so employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act pay at least the federal $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor).

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 Locust Grove, GA