Mobility Assistance in St. Pauls, NC

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in St. Pauls, NC: the local picture

26%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (32% in Robeson County)

64

residents 85 or older (2.4% of all residents)

14 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Lumberton)

53%

of residents 65+ report a disability (47% in Robeson County)

About 127 St. Pauls residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (26%; 32% in Robeson County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving St. Pauls that list physical therapy include Centerwell Home Health and Aveanna Home Health; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

St. Pauls compared with Robeson County and North Carolina

Census figure	St. Pauls	Robeson County	North Carolina
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	26%	32%	21%
Residents 85 or older	2.4%	1.1%	1.7%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	12%	9.4%	6.6%
Residents 65+ with a disability	53%	47%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	29%	28%
Households with no vehicle	12%	7.9%	5.3%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$25,592	$31,470	—

Older residents in towns around St. Pauls

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Hope Mills, NC	11 mi	2,279	27%
Red Springs, NC	12 mi	534	40%
Lumberton, NC	13 mi	3,055	25%
Rockfish, NC	14 mi	271	58%
Pembroke, NC	15 mi	326	37%
Raeford, NC	19 mi	969	38%

Home health agencies serving St. Pauls (therapy needs a doctor’s order)

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Lumberton, NC	13 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, home health aides	—
Aveanna Home Health	Fayetteville, NC	18 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—
Well Care Home Health	Wilmington, NC	74 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(910) 362-9405
Amedisys Home Health Of Fayetteville	Fayetteville, NC	15 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(910) 483-8153
Liberty Home Care	Whiteville, NC	37 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(910) 642-5808
Adoration Home Health	Elizabethtown, NC	25 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—

Emergency hospitals near St. Pauls

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Southeastern Regional Medical Center	Lumberton, NC	14 mi	2 of 5	(910) 671-5000
Cape Fear Valley Medical Center	Fayetteville, NC	16 mi	2 of 5	(910) 609-4000

Straight-line miles from the center of St. Pauls. 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 St. Pauls

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 61% of the $2,133 monthly median income of St. Pauls 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 St. Pauls: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in St. Pauls?

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 61% of the $2,133 monthly median income of St. Pauls 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 St. Pauls, NC