Mobility Assistance in Perry, FL: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Perry, FL: the local picture

30%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (25% in Taylor County)

170

residents 85 or older (2.4% of all residents)

4.5 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Perry)

39%

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

About 344 Perry residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (30%; 25% in Taylor County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Perry that list physical therapy include Nhc Homecare and Centerwell Home Health; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Perry compared with Taylor County and Florida

Census figure	Perry	Taylor County	Florida
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	30%	25%	20%
Residents 85 or older	2.4%	4.0%	2.6%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.3%	4.2%	6.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability	39%	36%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	40%	30%	25%
Households with no vehicle	14%	8.0%	6.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$32,828	$39,083	—

Older residents in towns around Perry

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Madison, FL	27 mi	351	15%
Monticello, FL	35 mi	725	25%
Live Oak, FL	38 mi	1,092	17%
Woodville, FL	43 mi	748	40%
Jasper, FL	45 mi	236	25%
Tallahassee, FL	47 mi	23,684	21%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Nhc Homecare	Crawfordville, FL	45 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(850) 926-7044
Centerwell Home Health	Tallahassee, FL	46 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—
Suncrest Omni	Tallahassee, FL	46 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(850) 222-5522
Amedisys Home Health	Tallahassee, FL	46 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(850) 553-9201
Tallahassee Memorial Home Health Care	Tallahassee, FL	46 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(850) 421-1155
Concierge Home Care	Tallahassee, FL	46 mi	3.5 of 5	—	—

Emergency hospitals near Perry

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Doctors Memorial Hospital Inc	Perry, FL	4.5 mi	not rated	(850) 584-0800
Madison County Memorial Hospital	Madison, FL	28 mi	not rated	(850) 973-2271

Straight-line miles from the center of Perry. 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 Perry

At the Florida median aide wage of $16.25 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,408 a month in wages, which is 51% of the $2,736 monthly median income of Perry households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Florida's minimum wage rose to $15.00 an hour on September 30, 2026, under Article X, Section 24 of the Florida Constitution.

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 How to get paid to take care of a family member in Florida: SMMC LTC and the PDO.

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 Perry: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Perry?

At the Florida median aide wage of $16.25 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,408 a month in wages, which is 51% of the $2,736 monthly median income of Perry households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Florida's minimum wage rose to $15.00 an hour on September 30, 2026, under Article X, Section 24 of the Florida Constitution.

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 Perry, FL