Mobility Assistance in South Boston, VA

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in South Boston, VA: the local picture

28%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (26% in Halifax County)

366

residents 85 or older (4.7% of all residents)

1.1 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (South Boston)

34%

of residents 65+ report a disability (36% in Halifax County)

About 440 South Boston residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (28%; 26% in Halifax County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving South Boston that list physical therapy include Amedisys Home Health and Sentara Home Care Services (Halifax); therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

South Boston compared with Halifax County and Virginia

Census figure	South Boston	Halifax County	Virginia
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	28%	26%	19%
Residents 85 or older	4.7%	2.8%	1.7%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	9.9%	8.6%	6.7%
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	36%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	45%	32%	27%
Households with no vehicle	11%	7.5%	6.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$35,966	$40,195	—

Older residents in towns around South Boston

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Roxboro, NC	22 mi	1,823	41%
Mount Hermon, VA	28 mi	1,127	19%
Danville, VA	29 mi	8,914	21%
Oxford, NC	32 mi	2,347	28%
Altavista, VA	35 mi	656	18%
Henderson, NC	38 mi	2,681	37%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Amedisys Home Health	Midlothian, VA	85 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(804) 639-7903
Sentara Home Care Services (Halifax)	South Boston, VA	1.1 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(434) 517-3339
1ST Care Home Health South Boston	South Boston, VA	1.1 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(434) 572-1312
Hallmark Home Health Care	Danville, VA	28 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(434) 799-3938
Commonwealth Healthcare At Home	Danville, VA	31 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work	(434) 799-2382
Sentara Home Care Services-Virginia Beach	Chesapeake, VA	148 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(757) 553-3579

Emergency hospitals near South Boston

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Sentara Halifax Regional Hospital	South Boston, VA	1.1 mi	3 of 5	(434) 517-3100
Person Memorial Hospital	Roxboro, NC	21 mi	3 of 5	(336) 599-2121

Straight-line miles from the center of South Boston. 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 South Boston

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 42% of the $2,997 monthly median income of South Boston 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 South Boston: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in South Boston?

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 42% of the $2,997 monthly median income of South Boston 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 South Boston, VA