Mobility Assistance in Lumberton, NC

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Lumberton, NC: the local picture

25%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (32% in Robeson County)

453

residents 85 or older (2.4% of all residents)

1.6 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Lumberton)

45%

of residents 65+ report a disability (47% in Robeson County)

About 646 Lumberton residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (25%; 32% in Robeson County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

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

Lumberton compared with Robeson County and North Carolina

Census figure	Lumberton	Robeson County	North Carolina
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	25%	32%	21%
Residents 85 or older	2.4%	1.1%	1.7%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	8.2%	9.4%	6.6%
Residents 65+ with a disability	45%	47%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	29%	28%
Households with no vehicle	13%	7.9%	5.3%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$31,738	$31,470	—

Older residents in towns around Lumberton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Pembroke, NC	10 mi	326	37%
St. Pauls, NC	13 mi	487	26%
Red Springs, NC	15 mi	534	40%
Elizabethtown, NC	23 mi	1,003	34%
Hope Mills, NC	24 mi	2,279	27%
Dillon, SC	24 mi	1,271	38%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Lumberton, NC	0.6 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, home health aides	—
Aveanna Home Health	Fayetteville, NC	31 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—
Well Care Home Health	Wilmington, NC	70 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(910) 362-9405
Centerwell Home Health	Pollocksville, NC	105 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—
Amedisys Home Health Of Fayetteville	Fayetteville, NC	27 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(910) 483-8153
Adoration Home Health	Elizabethtown, NC	25 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—

Emergency hospitals near Lumberton

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Southeastern Regional Medical Center	Lumberton, NC	1.6 mi	2 of 5	(910) 671-5000
Cape Fear Valley-Bladen County Hospital	Elizabethtown, NC	25 mi	not rated	(910) 862-5100

Straight-line miles from the center of Lumberton. 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 Lumberton

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 49% of the $2,645 monthly median income of Lumberton 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 Lumberton: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Lumberton?

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 49% of the $2,645 monthly median income of Lumberton 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 Lumberton, NC