Mobility Assistance in Mount Hermon, VA

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Mount Hermon, VA: the local picture

19%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (28% in Pittsylvania County)

72

residents 85 or older (1.7% of all residents)

6.4 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Danville)

28%

of residents 65+ report a disability (40% in Pittsylvania County)

About 212 Mount Hermon residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (19%; 28% in Pittsylvania County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Mount Hermon that list physical therapy include Amedisys Home Health Care and Hallmark Home Health Care; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Mount Hermon compared with Pittsylvania County and Virginia

Census figure	Mount Hermon	Pittsylvania County	Virginia
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	19%	28%	19%
Residents 85 or older	1.7%	1.8%	1.7%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	3.5%	9.6%	6.7%
Residents 65+ with a disability	28%	40%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	31%	29%	27%
Households with no vehicle	3.7%	5.2%	6.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$64,615	$39,671	—

Older residents in towns around Mount Hermon

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Danville, VA	6.0 mi	8,914	21%
Eden, NC	21 mi	2,744	34%
Martinsville, VA	24 mi	2,285	28%
Wentworth, NC	26 mi	565	8.8%
Reidsville, NC	27 mi	3,293	27%
Collinsville, VA	27 mi	1,267	24%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Amedisys Home Health Care	Roanoke, VA	54 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(540) 265-5980
Hallmark Home Health Care	Danville, VA	3.3 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(434) 799-3938
Commonwealth Healthcare At Home	Danville, VA	6.4 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work	(434) 799-2382
1ST Care Home Health South Boston	South Boston, VA	28 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(434) 572-1312
Enhabit Home Health (Lynchburg)	Forest, VA	47 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(434) 846-3300
Nayar Health Care Bedford LLC	Bedford, VA	45 mi	2 of 5	nursing, home health aides	(804) 330-5433

Emergency hospitals near Mount Hermon

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Sovah Health Danville	Danville, VA	6.4 mi	2 of 5	(434) 799-2100
Southern Virginia Mental Health Institute	Danville, VA	6.4 mi	not rated	(434) 773-4339

Straight-line miles from the center of Mount Hermon. 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 Mount Hermon

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 23% of the $5,385 monthly median income of Mount Hermon 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 Mount Hermon: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Mount Hermon?

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 23% of the $5,385 monthly median income of Mount Hermon 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 Mount Hermon, VA