Mobility Assistance in Philippi, WV

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Philippi, WV: the local picture

18%

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

98

residents 85 or older (3.4% of all residents)

1.0 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Philippi)

29%

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

About 128 Philippi residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (18%; 22% in Barbour County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Philippi that list physical therapy include Adoration Home Health and Wvuhs Home Care; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Philippi compared with Barbour County and West Virginia

Census figure	Philippi	Barbour County	West Virginia
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	18%	22%	25%
Residents 85 or older	3.4%	2.0%	2.1%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	14%	12%	8.2%
Residents 65+ with a disability	29%	36%	39%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	38%	33%	30%
Households with no vehicle	8.6%	6.5%	8.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$29,583	$38,475	—

Older residents in towns around Philippi

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Grafton, WV	13 mi	914	26%
Buckhannon, WV	14 mi	717	21%
Bridgeport, WV	15 mi	2,173	22%
Elkins, WV	19 mi	1,138	21%
Clarksburg, WV	19 mi	2,672	26%
Pleasant Valley, WV	22 mi	607	30%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Adoration Home Health	Morgantown, WV	32 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(304) 296-9898
Wvuhs Home Care	Clarksburg, WV	18 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(681) 342-3252
Homeplus	Elkins, WV	19 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(304) 636-5776
Interim Health Care Of Morgantown	Morgantown, WV	32 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(304) 598-8900
Preston Memorial Homecare	Kingwood, WV	30 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(304) 329-3565

Emergency hospitals near Philippi

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Vandalia Health Broaddus Hospital	Philippi, WV	1.0 mi	not rated	(304) 457-1760
Grafton City Hospital, Inc	Grafton, WV	14 mi	not rated	(304) 265-0400

Straight-line miles from the center of Philippi. 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 Philippi

At the West Virginia median aide wage of $13.47 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,167 a month in wages, which is 47% of the $2,465 monthly median income of Philippi households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. West Virginia's minimum wage is $8.75 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 How to get paid to care for a family member in West Virginia: ADW and Personal Options.

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 Philippi: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Philippi?

At the West Virginia median aide wage of $13.47 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,167 a month in wages, which is 47% of the $2,465 monthly median income of Philippi households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. West Virginia's minimum wage is $8.75 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.

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