Mobility Assistance in Montgomery, GA

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Montgomery, GA: the local picture

27%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (23% in Chatham County)

257

residents 85 or older (5.2% of all residents)

4.9 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Savannah)

35%

of residents 65+ report a disability (36% in Chatham County)

About 283 Montgomery residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (27%; 23% in Chatham County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Montgomery compared with Chatham County and Georgia

Census figure	Montgomery	Chatham County	Georgia
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	27%	23%	22%
Residents 85 or older	5.2%	1.7%	1.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	8.3%	7.5%	7.2%
Residents 65+ with a disability	35%	36%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	36%	27%	26%
Households with no vehicle	3.2%	7.6%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$53,125	$62,844	—

Older residents in towns around Montgomery

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Skidaway Island, GA	3.1 mi	4,826	8.0%
Thunderbolt, GA	6.7 mi	633	11%
Savannah, GA	7.5 mi	21,137	28%
Whitemarsh Island, GA	7.6 mi	1,206	17%
Wilmington Island, GA	8.0 mi	3,249	20%
Georgetown, GA	8.1 mi	1,427	22%

Emergency hospitals near Montgomery

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Georgia Regional Hosp Savannah	Savannah, GA	4.9 mi	not rated	(912) 356-2045
Candler Hospital	Savannah, GA	6.5 mi	2 of 5	(912) 819-5290

Straight-line miles from the center of Montgomery. 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 Montgomery

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 28% of the $4,427 monthly median income of Montgomery 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 Montgomery: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Montgomery?

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 28% of the $4,427 monthly median income of Montgomery 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 Montgomery, GA