Mobility Assistance in Selma, NC: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Selma, NC: the local picture

25%

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

186

residents 85 or older (2.7% of all residents)

3.9 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Smithfield)

37%

of residents 65+ report a disability (34% in Johnston County)

About 263 Selma residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (25%; 22% in Johnston County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Selma that list physical therapy include Centerwell Home Health and Pruitthealth At Home - Wake; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Selma compared with Johnston County and North Carolina

Census figure	Selma	Johnston County	North Carolina
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	25%	22%	21%
Residents 85 or older	2.7%	1.3%	1.7%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	11%	6.5%	6.6%
Residents 65+ with a disability	37%	34%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	21%	27%	28%
Households with no vehicle	15%	3.7%	5.3%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$40,625	$53,545	—

Older residents in towns around Selma

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Smithfield, NC	3.6 mi	2,473	29%
Wilson's Mills, NC	5.1 mi	174	12%
Archer Lodge, NC	11 mi	907	14%
Clayton, NC	12 mi	2,993	22%
Benson, NC	18 mi	816	22%
Wendell, NC	18 mi	2,044	24%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Goldsboro, NC	24 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—
Pruitthealth At Home - Wake	Raleigh, NC	27 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(919) 838-2768
Well Care Home Health, Inc	Raleigh, NC	31 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(919) 846-1018
Well Care Home Health Of The Southern Triangle, Inc.	Holly Springs, NC	32 mi	4.5 of 5	—	(919) 346-0075
Amedisys Home Health	Durham, NC	43 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(919) 941-5793
Wakemed Home Health	Raleigh, NC	26 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(919) 350-0236

Emergency hospitals near Selma

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Johnston Health	Smithfield, NC	3.9 mi	4 of 5	(919) 934-8171
Wakemed, Raleigh Campus	Raleigh, NC	23 mi	4 of 5	(919) 350-8000

Straight-line miles from the center of Selma. 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 Selma

At the North Carolina median aide wage of $15.02 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,302 a month in wages, which is 38% of the $3,385 monthly median income of Selma households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. North Carolina's minimum wage is $7.25 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 Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states.

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 Selma: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Selma?

At the North Carolina median aide wage of $15.02 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,302 a month in wages, which is 38% of the $3,385 monthly median income of Selma households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. North Carolina's minimum wage is $7.25 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 Selma, NC