Mobility Assistance in Southern Pines, NC

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Southern Pines, NC: the local picture

23%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (18% in Moore County)

963

residents 85 or older (5.9% of all residents)

4.0 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Pinehurst)

34%

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

About 887 Southern Pines residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (23%; 18% in Moore County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Southern Pines that list physical therapy include Aveanna Home Health and Amedisys Home Health Care; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Southern Pines compared with Moore County and North Carolina

Census figure	Southern Pines	Moore County	North Carolina
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	23%	18%	21%
Residents 85 or older	5.9%	2.6%	1.7%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	8.2%	5.3%	6.6%
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	30%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	39%	27%	28%
Households with no vehicle	7.8%	4.2%	5.3%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$58,125	$65,485	—

Older residents in towns around Southern Pines

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Pinehurst, NC	3.8 mi	7,487	14%
Whispering Pines, NC	4.0 mi	770	11%
Aberdeen, NC	4.6 mi	1,269	9.7%
Carthage, NC	8.8 mi	565	58%
Seven Lakes, NC	11 mi	2,126	14%
Raeford, NC	18 mi	969	38%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Aveanna Home Health	Fayetteville, NC	26 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—
Amedisys Home Health Care	Thomasville, NC	61 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(336) 472-4449
Liberty Home Care	Southern Pines, NC	1.8 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(910) 246-9886
Firsthealth Home Care	West End, NC	8.5 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(910) 295-2211
Centerwell Home Health	Lillington, NC	29 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	—
First Health Home Care - Richmond	Rockingham, NC	27 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—

Emergency hospitals near Southern Pines

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Firsthealth Moore Regional Hospital	Pinehurst, NC	4.0 mi	4 of 5	(910) 715-1000
Cape Fear Valley Hoke Hospital	Raeford, NC	18 mi	4 of 5	(910) 904-8000

Straight-line miles from the center of Southern Pines. 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 Southern Pines

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 27% of the $4,844 monthly median income of Southern Pines 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 Southern Pines: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Southern Pines?

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 27% of the $4,844 monthly median income of Southern Pines 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 Southern Pines, NC