Mobility Assistance in Smithfield, NC

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Smithfield, NC: the local picture

29%

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

311

residents 85 or older (2.6% of all residents)

1.2 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Smithfield)

45%

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

About 641 Smithfield residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (29%; 22% in Johnston County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

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

Smithfield compared with Johnston County and North Carolina

Census figure	Smithfield	Johnston County	North Carolina
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	29%	22%	21%
Residents 85 or older	2.6%	1.3%	1.7%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	7.8%	6.5%	6.6%
Residents 65+ with a disability	45%	34%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	39%	27%	28%
Households with no vehicle	11%	3.7%	5.3%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$40,392	$53,545	—

Older residents in towns around Smithfield

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Selma, NC	3.6 mi	1,072	25%
Wilson's Mills, NC	4.3 mi	174	12%
Clayton, NC	11 mi	2,993	22%
Archer Lodge, NC	11 mi	907	14%
Benson, NC	14 mi	816	22%
Wendell, NC	19 mi	2,044	24%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Pruitthealth At Home - Wake	Raleigh, NC	26 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(919) 838-2768
Centerwell Home Health	Goldsboro, NC	27 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—
Centerwell Home Health	Raleigh, NC	27 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—
Well Care Home Health Of The Southern Triangle, Inc.	Holly Springs, NC	29 mi	4.5 of 5	—	(919) 346-0075
Well Care Home Health, Inc	Raleigh, NC	29 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(919) 846-1018
Amedisys Home Health	Durham, NC	42 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(919) 941-5793

Emergency hospitals near Smithfield

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Johnston Health	Smithfield, NC	1.2 mi	4 of 5	(919) 934-8171
Betsy Johnson Regional Hospital	Dunn, NC	21 mi	3 of 5	(910) 892-7161

Straight-line miles from the center of Smithfield. 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 Smithfield

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 39% of the $3,366 monthly median income of Smithfield 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 Smithfield: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Smithfield?

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 39% of the $3,366 monthly median income of Smithfield 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 Smithfield, NC