Mobility Assistance in Oak Ridge, NC

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Oak Ridge, NC: the local picture

23%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (20% in Guilford County)

169

residents 85 or older (2.2% of all residents)

6.7 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (High Point)

25%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Guilford County)

About 225 Oak Ridge residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (23%; 20% in Guilford County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Oak Ridge that list physical therapy include Well Care Home Health Of The Triad Inc and Amedisys Home Health; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Oak Ridge compared with Guilford County and North Carolina

Census figure	Oak Ridge	Guilford County	North Carolina
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	23%	20%	21%
Residents 85 or older	2.2%	1.8%	1.7%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.9%	7.3%	6.6%
Residents 65+ with a disability	25%	32%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	22%	31%	28%
Households with no vehicle	2.2%	6.7%	5.3%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$59,250	$52,917	—

Older residents in towns around Oak Ridge

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Stokesdale, NC	3.8 mi	1,061	22%
Summerfield, NC	5.5 mi	1,688	15%
Kernersville, NC	6.9 mi	4,907	22%
Walkertown, NC	10 mi	1,077	13%
Greensboro, NC	11 mi	43,449	21%
Jamestown, NC	13 mi	984	22%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Well Care Home Health Of The Triad Inc	Advance, NC	28 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(336) 753-6200
Amedisys Home Health	Durham, NC	66 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(919) 941-5793
Pruitthealth @ Home - Forsyth	Kernersville, NC	6.4 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(336) 515-1491
Authoracare Collective	Greensboro, NC	13 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(336) 532-0100
Adoration Home Health	Reidsville, NC	22 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—
Centerwell Home Health	Greensboro, NC	13 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(336) 288-1181

Emergency hospitals near Oak Ridge

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
High Point Regional Health System	High Point, NC	6.7 mi	2 of 5	(336) 878-6000
Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital, The	Greensboro, NC	14 mi	3 of 5	(336) 832-7000

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

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 26% of the $4,938 monthly median income of Oak Ridge 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 Ridge: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Oak Ridge?

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 26% of the $4,938 monthly median income of Oak Ridge 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 Ridge, NC