Mobility Assistance in Montrose, VA

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Montrose, VA: the local picture

42%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (22% in Richmond city)

366

residents 85 or older (4.4% of all residents)

2.1 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Richmond)

53%

of residents 65+ report a disability (34% in Richmond city)

About 635 Montrose residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (42%; 22% in Richmond city). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Montrose that list physical therapy include Centerwell Home Health and Compassus Bsmh Richmond Hha, LLC; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Montrose compared with Richmond city and Virginia

Census figure	Montrose	Richmond city	Virginia
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	42%	22%	19%
Residents 85 or older	4.4%	1.4%	1.7%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	20%	7.1%	6.7%
Residents 65+ with a disability	53%	34%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	43%	42%	27%
Households with no vehicle	12%	13%	6.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$31,205	$49,182	—

Older residents in towns around Montrose

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Highland Springs, VA	3.3 mi	2,549	29%
Sandston, VA	3.4 mi	1,024	30%
East Highland Park, VA	3.9 mi	2,636	22%
Richmond, VA	5.6 mi	32,244	22%
Bensley, VA	6.4 mi	566	41%
Mechanicsville, VA	7.6 mi	7,676	27%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Richmond, VA	9.0 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(804) 672-7500
Compassus Bsmh Richmond Hha, LLC	Richmond, VA	2.1 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(804) 627-5200
Amedisys Home Health	Midlothian, VA	17 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(804) 639-7903
At Home Care	Mechanicsvlle, VA	7.6 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(804) 359-3400
Commonwealth Home Care	Richmond, VA	12 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(804) 744-9211
HCA Virginia Healthcare At Home	North Chesterfield, VA	12 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(804) 330-5544

Emergency hospitals near Montrose

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Bon Secours Richmond Community Hospital	Richmond, VA	2.1 mi	not rated	(804) 225-1701
Medical College Of Virginia Hospitals	Richmond, VA	3.4 mi	4 of 5	(804) 828-9000

Straight-line miles from the center of Montrose. 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 Montrose

At the Virginia median aide wage of $14.57 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,263 a month in wages, which is 49% of the $2,600 monthly median income of Montrose households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Virginia's minimum wage is $12.77 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 Consumer directed care in Virginia: how relatives are paid to give care through CCC Plus.

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 Montrose: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Montrose?

At the Virginia median aide wage of $14.57 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,263 a month in wages, which is 49% of the $2,600 monthly median income of Montrose households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Virginia's minimum wage is $12.77 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 Montrose, VA