Mobility Assistance in Roanoke, VA: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Roanoke, VA: the local picture

25%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs

2,506

residents 85 or older (2.5% of all residents)

3.2 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Roanoke)

34%

of residents 65+ report a disability

About 4,043 Roanoke residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (25%). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

2,506 residents are 85 or older. Ask any caregiver who will help with transfers how they were trained.

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

Roanoke compared with Virginia

Census figure	Roanoke	Virginia
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	25%	19%
Residents 85 or older	2.5%	1.7%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	7.9%	6.7%
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	39%	27%
Households with no vehicle	11%	6.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$43,600	—

Older residents in towns around Roanoke

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Vinton, VA	3.9 mi	1,476	25%
Cave Spring, VA	4.5 mi	4,833	18%
Hollins, VA	4.5 mi	4,146	17%
Salem, VA	5.4 mi	5,016	18%
Cloverdale, VA	6.1 mi	932	16%
Daleville, VA	9.7 mi	1,221	7.7%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Roanoke, VA	5.8 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(540) 362-7578
Amedisys Home Health Care	Roanoke, VA	5.8 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(540) 265-5980
Carilion Home Care Services - Roanoke	Roanoke, VA	0.6 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(540) 633-9314
Advanced Health Services	Roanoke, VA	3.2 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy	(540) 994-9811
Brandon Oaks At Home	Roanoke, VA	5.5 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(540) 283-8649
Medi Home Health Agency	Pulaski, VA	47 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(540) 382-5637

Emergency hospitals near Roanoke

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Carilion Medical Center	Roanoke, VA	3.2 mi	3 of 5	(540) 981-7000
Lewisgale Medical Center	Salem, VA	6.1 mi	2 of 5	(540) 776-4100

Straight-line miles from the center of Roanoke. 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 Roanoke

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 35% of the $3,633 monthly median income of Roanoke 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 Roanoke: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Roanoke?

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 35% of the $3,633 monthly median income of Roanoke 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.

Mobility Assistance at Home in Roanoke, VA