Mobility Assistance in Richlands, VA

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Richlands, VA: the local picture

29%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (24% in Tazewell County)

138

residents 85 or older (2.7% of all residents)

0.4 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Richlands)

33%

of residents 65+ report a disability (37% in Tazewell County)

About 370 Richlands residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (29%; 24% in Tazewell County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

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

Richlands compared with Tazewell County and Virginia

Census figure	Richlands	Tazewell County	Virginia
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	29%	24%	19%
Residents 85 or older	2.7%	1.8%	1.7%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	3.9%	5.6%	6.7%
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	37%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	43%	29%	27%
Households with no vehicle	11%	6.6%	6.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$26,354	$39,647	—

Older residents in towns around Richlands

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Tazewell, VA	17 mi	1,062	22%
Lebanon, VA	20 mi	1,014	37%
Marion, VA	24 mi	1,241	20%
Welch, WV	26 mi	403	30%
Abingdon, VA	28 mi	2,046	20%
Bluefield, VA	31 mi	1,257	24%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Special Care Home Health	Grundy, VA	22 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(276) 935-6655
Amedisys Home Health Care	Abingdon, VA	30 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(276) 619-2532
Carilion Home Care Services Tazewell	Tazewell, VA	17 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(276) 988-8714
Home Nursing Company Inc	Lebanon, VA	21 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(276) 889-4318
Medical Services Of America Home Health And Hospice	Richlands, VA	0.4 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(276) 963-9899
Ultra Health Home Care	Cedar Bluff, VA	2.8 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(276) 596-9536

Emergency hospitals near Richlands

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Clinch Valley Medical Center	Richlands, VA	0.4 mi	3 of 5	(276) 596-6000
Carilion Tazewell Community Hospital	Tazewell, VA	17 mi	not rated	(276) 988-8700

Straight-line miles from the center of Richlands. 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 Richlands

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 57% of the $2,196 monthly median income of Richlands 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 Richlands: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Richlands?

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 57% of the $2,196 monthly median income of Richlands 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.

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