Mobility Assistance in Madison, WV: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Madison, WV: the local picture

26%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (31% in Boone County)

59

residents 85 or older (2.1% of all residents)

1.5 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Madison)

47%

of residents 65+ report a disability (52% in Boone County)

About 194 Madison residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (26%; 31% in Boone County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

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

Madison compared with Boone County and West Virginia

Census figure	Madison	Boone County	West Virginia
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	26%	31%	25%
Residents 85 or older	2.1%	2.5%	2.1%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.9%	8.3%	8.2%
Residents 65+ with a disability	47%	52%	39%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	23%	29%	30%
Households with no vehicle	11%	7.4%	8.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$47,484	$44,131	—

Older residents in towns around Madison

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
South Charleston, WV	20 mi	2,876	21%
Dunbar, WV	21 mi	1,618	41%
St. Albans, WV	22 mi	2,646	22%
Charleston, WV	22 mi	10,007	22%
Nitro, WV	24 mi	1,330	26%
Cross Lanes, WV	26 mi	2,226	14%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Dignity Home Health	Chapmanville, WV	13 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(304) 855-4764
Centerwell Home Health	Chapmanville, WV	13 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(304) 855-7104
Adoration Home Health	Charleston, WV	21 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(304) 343-2047
Boone Memorial Homecare	Danville, WV	2.0 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy	(304) 369-1385

Emergency hospitals near Madison

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Boone Memorial Hospital	Madison, WV	1.5 mi	4 of 5	(304) 369-1230
Logan Regional Medical Center	Logan, WV	18 mi	2 of 5	(304) 831-1101

Straight-line miles from the center of Madison. 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 Madison

At the West Virginia median aide wage of $13.47 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,167 a month in wages, which is 30% of the $3,957 monthly median income of Madison households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. West Virginia's minimum wage is $8.75 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 How to get paid to care for a family member in West Virginia: ADW and Personal Options.

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 Madison: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Madison?

At the West Virginia median aide wage of $13.47 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,167 a month in wages, which is 30% of the $3,957 monthly median income of Madison households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. West Virginia's minimum wage is $8.75 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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