Mobility Assistance in Staunton, VA

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Staunton, VA: the local picture

19%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs

734

residents 85 or older (2.8% of all residents)

0.1 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Staunton)

30%

of residents 65+ report a disability

About 1,007 Staunton residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (19%). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

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

Staunton compared with Virginia

Census figure	Staunton	Virginia
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	19%	19%
Residents 85 or older	2.8%	1.7%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.9%	6.7%
Residents 65+ with a disability	30%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	38%	27%
Households with no vehicle	8.1%	6.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$50,603	—

Older residents in towns around Staunton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Verona, VA	3.8 mi	911	38%
Fishersville, VA	5.6 mi	2,334	19%
Stuarts Draft, VA	9.7 mi	2,632	28%
Waynesboro, VA	11 mi	4,081	23%
Weyers Cave, VA	12 mi	250	20%
Grottoes, VA	15 mi	423	22%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Amedisys Home Health Care	Staunton, VA	0.2 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(540) 886-2970
At Home Care	Mechanicsvlle, VA	101 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(804) 359-3400
Sentara Home Care Services	Harrisonburg, VA	23 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(540) 433-4429
Continuum Home Health Care	Charlottesville, VA	32 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(434) 984-2273
Augusta Home Care,	Fishersville, VA	5.7 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(540) 932-5162
Bayada Home Health Care Inc	Buena Vista, VA	33 mi	3 of 5	—	(540) 784-4119

Emergency hospitals near Staunton

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Western State Hospital	Staunton, VA	0.1 mi	not rated	(540) 332-8000
Augusta Health	Fishersville, VA	5.7 mi	4 of 5	(540) 332-4000

Straight-line miles from the center of Staunton. 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 Staunton

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 30% of the $4,217 monthly median income of Staunton 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 Staunton: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Staunton?

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 30% of the $4,217 monthly median income of Staunton 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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