Mobility Assistance in Rocky Mount, VA

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Rocky Mount, VA: the local picture

17%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (17% in Franklin County)

92

residents 85 or older (1.9% of all residents)

1.1 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Rocky Mount)

33%

of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in Franklin County)

About 167 Rocky Mount residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (17%; 17% in Franklin County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

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

Rocky Mount compared with Franklin County and Virginia

Census figure	Rocky Mount	Franklin County	Virginia
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	17%	17%	19%
Residents 85 or older	1.9%	2.2%	1.7%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	10.0%	5.7%	6.7%
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	30%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	25%	27%
Households with no vehicle	6.4%	4.5%	6.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$48,083	$55,604	—

Older residents in towns around Rocky Mount

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
North Shore, VA	14 mi	1,633	16%
Cave Spring, VA	17 mi	4,833	18%
Vinton, VA	19 mi	1,476	25%
Roanoke, VA	19 mi	17,466	25%
Collinsville, VA	20 mi	1,267	24%
Salem, VA	22 mi	5,016	18%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Roanoke, VA	24 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	24 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(540) 265-5980
Advanced Health Services	Roanoke, VA	16 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy	(540) 994-9811
Brandon Oaks At Home	Roanoke, VA	19 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	49 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(540) 382-5637
Medi Home Health Agency	Alexandria, VA	198 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(540) 278-1322

Emergency hospitals near Rocky Mount

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Carilion Franklin Memorial Hospital	Rocky Mount, VA	1.1 mi	4 of 5	(540) 483-5277
Carilion Medical Center	Roanoke, VA	16 mi	3 of 5	(540) 981-7000

Straight-line miles from the center of Rocky Mount. 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 Rocky Mount

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 32% of the $4,007 monthly median income of Rocky Mount 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 Rocky Mount: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Rocky Mount?

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 32% of the $4,007 monthly median income of Rocky Mount 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 Rocky Mount, VA