Mobility Assistance in Stuarts Draft, VA

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Stuarts Draft, VA: the local picture

28%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (21% in Augusta County)

322

residents 85 or older (2.7% of all residents)

5.8 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Fishersville)

44%

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

About 743 Stuarts Draft residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (28%; 21% in Augusta County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

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

Stuarts Draft compared with Augusta County and Virginia

Census figure	Stuarts Draft	Augusta County	Virginia
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	28%	21%	19%
Residents 85 or older	2.7%	2.7%	1.7%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	14%	8.0%	6.7%
Residents 65+ with a disability	44%	36%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	36%	27%	27%
Households with no vehicle	3.3%	4.3%	6.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$44,703	$53,229	—

Older residents in towns around Stuarts Draft

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Fishersville, VA	6.3 mi	2,334	19%
Waynesboro, VA	8.0 mi	4,081	23%
Staunton, VA	9.7 mi	5,524	19%
Verona, VA	12 mi	911	38%
Crozet, VA	19 mi	1,374	17%
Weyers Cave, VA	19 mi	250	20%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Amedisys Home Health Care	Staunton, VA	9.7 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(540) 886-2970
At Home Care	Mechanicsvlle, VA	96 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(804) 359-3400
Continuum Home Health Care	Charlottesville, VA	30 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(434) 984-2273
Sentara Home Care Services	Harrisonburg, VA	31 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(540) 433-4429
Augusta Home Care,	Fishersville, VA	5.8 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(540) 932-5162
Interim Healthcare - Charlottesville	Charlottesville, VA	35 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(434) 295-5501

Emergency hospitals near Stuarts Draft

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Augusta Health	Fishersville, VA	5.8 mi	4 of 5	(540) 332-4000
Western State Hospital	Staunton, VA	9.8 mi	not rated	(540) 332-8000

Straight-line miles from the center of Stuarts Draft. 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 Stuarts Draft

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 34% of the $3,725 monthly median income of Stuarts Draft 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 Stuarts Draft: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Stuarts Draft?

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 34% of the $3,725 monthly median income of Stuarts Draft 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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