Mobility Assistance in Smithfield, VA

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Smithfield, VA: the local picture

20%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (19% in Isle of Wight County)

188

residents 85 or older (2.1% of all residents)

10 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Newport News)

30%

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

About 300 Smithfield residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (20%; 19% in Isle of Wight County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

188 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 Amedisys Home Health Of Newport News and Commonwealth Home Care; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Smithfield compared with Isle of Wight County and Virginia

Census figure	Smithfield	Isle of Wight County	Virginia
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	20%	19%	19%
Residents 85 or older	2.1%	1.7%	1.7%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	3.9%	5.3%	6.7%
Residents 65+ with a disability	30%	30%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	27%	23%	27%
Households with no vehicle	6.0%	4.2%	6.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$65,688	$66,678	—

Older residents in towns around Smithfield

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Carrollton, VA	5.6 mi	983	22%
Newport News, VA	8.8 mi	25,916	25%
Windsor, VA	13 mi	555	20%
Bethel Manor, VA	14 mi	5	0.0%
Portsmouth, VA	16 mi	15,037	26%
Hampton, VA	18 mi	22,962	27%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Amedisys Home Health Of Newport News	Hampton, VA	12 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(757) 223-5424
Commonwealth Home Care	Portsmouth, VA	19 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(757) 937-8600
Medi Home Health Agency	Chesapeake, VA	27 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(757) 420-7192
Commonwealth Home Care	Richmond, VA	64 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(804) 744-9211
Bon Secours Home Care	Suffolk, VA	12 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(757) 889-4663
Sentara Home Care Services-Suffolk	Suffolk, VA	17 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(757) 983-1900

Emergency hospitals near Smithfield

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Riverside Regional Medical Center	Newport News, VA	10 mi	3 of 5	(757) 594-2000
Mary Immaculate Hospital	Newport News, VA	11 mi	4 of 5	(757) 886-6000

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 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 23% of the $5,474 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. 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 Smithfield: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Smithfield?

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 23% of the $5,474 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. 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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