Mobility Assistance in Statesboro, GA

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Statesboro, GA: the local picture

31%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (24% in Bulloch County)

432

residents 85 or older (1.3% of all residents)

0.2 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Statesboro)

39%

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

About 800 Statesboro residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (31%; 24% in Bulloch County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Statesboro that list physical therapy include Centerwell Home Health and University Home Health Services; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Statesboro compared with Bulloch County and Georgia

Census figure	Statesboro	Bulloch County	Georgia
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	31%	24%	22%
Residents 85 or older	1.3%	1.2%	1.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	14%	8.9%	7.2%
Residents 65+ with a disability	39%	36%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	27%	26%
Households with no vehicle	9.3%	5.6%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$35,037	$52,045	—

Older residents in towns around Statesboro

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Metter, GA	17 mi	996	37%
Claxton, GA	21 mi	402	26%
Pembroke, GA	22 mi	354	14%
Sylvania, GA	23 mi	707	32%
Guyton, GA	24 mi	310	29%
Springfield, GA	27 mi	370	20%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Statesboro, GA	0.2 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(912) 486-1900
University Home Health Services	Waynesboro, GA	48 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(706) 554-7013
St Joseph's/ Candler Home Healthcare	Hinesville, GA	42 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(912) 368-5120
Enhabit Home Health	Hartwell, GA	148 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(706) 283-7395

Emergency hospitals near Statesboro

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
East Georgia Regional Medical Center	Statesboro, GA	0.2 mi	3 of 5	(912) 486-1500
Candler County Hospital	Metter, GA	17 mi	not rated	(912) 685-5741

Straight-line miles from the center of Statesboro. 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 Statesboro

At the Georgia median aide wage of $14.07 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,219 a month in wages, which is 42% of the $2,920 monthly median income of Statesboro households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Georgia's state rate is lower than the federal one, so employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act pay at least the federal $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor).

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 Statesboro: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Statesboro?

At the Georgia median aide wage of $14.07 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,219 a month in wages, which is 42% of the $2,920 monthly median income of Statesboro households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Georgia's state rate is lower than the federal one, so employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act pay at least the federal $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor).

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 Statesboro, GA