Mobility Assistance in Oak Island, NC

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Oak Island, NC: the local picture

11%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (13% in Brunswick County)

147

residents 85 or older (1.6% of all residents)

6.0 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Southport)

19%

of residents 65+ report a disability (24% in Brunswick County)

About 402 Oak Island residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (11%; 13% in Brunswick County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Oak Island that list physical therapy include Pruitthealth At Home - Brunswick and Well Care Home Health; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Oak Island compared with Brunswick County and North Carolina

Census figure	Oak Island	Brunswick County	North Carolina
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	11%	13%	21%
Residents 85 or older	1.6%	2.0%	1.7%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	3.6%	3.0%	6.6%
Residents 65+ with a disability	19%	24%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	24%	20%	28%
Households with no vehicle	3.5%	2.4%	5.3%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$71,696	$69,925	—

Older residents in towns around Oak Island

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
St. James, NC	2.4 mi	4,439	5.0%
Southport, NC	6.5 mi	2,014	13%
Boiling Spring Lakes, NC	9.4 mi	1,290	11%
Carolina Beach, NC	15 mi	1,351	13%
Shallotte, NC	16 mi	1,100	9.6%
Myrtle Grove, NC	20 mi	2,200	15%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Pruitthealth At Home - Brunswick	Leland, NC	25 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(910) 473-5104
Well Care Home Health	Wilmington, NC	25 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(910) 362-9405
Centerwell Home Health	Delco, NC	27 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	—
Assistedcare Home Health Inc	Leland, NC	25 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(225) 299-3990
Adoration Home Health	Lenoir, NC	238 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—
Nhrmc Home Care	Rocky Point, NC	38 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—

Emergency hospitals near Oak Island

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
J Arthur Dosher Memorial Hospital	Southport, NC	6.0 mi	3 of 5	(910) 457-3800
Novant Health Brunswick Medical Center	Supply, NC	12 mi	4 of 5	(910) 755-8121

Straight-line miles from the center of Oak Island. 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 Oak Island

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 22% of the $5,975 monthly median income of Oak Island 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 Oak Island: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Oak Island?

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 22% of the $5,975 monthly median income of Oak Island 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 Oak Island, NC