Mobility Assistance in Surf City, NC

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Surf City, NC: the local picture

15%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (25% in Onslow County)

28

residents 85 or older (0.6% of all residents)

20 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Camp Lejeune)

22%

of residents 65+ report a disability (39% in Onslow County)

About 114 Surf City residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (15%; 25% in Onslow County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Surf City that list physical therapy include Well Care Home Health and Centerwell Home Health; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Surf City compared with Onslow County and North Carolina

Census figure	Surf City	Onslow County	North Carolina
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	15%	25%	21%
Residents 85 or older	0.6%	0.8%	1.7%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	3.4%	6.9%	6.6%
Residents 65+ with a disability	22%	39%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	28%	28%	28%
Households with no vehicle	2.4%	4.3%	5.3%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$63,017	$53,686	—

Older residents in towns around Surf City

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Holly Ridge, NC	4.2 mi	593	28%
Sneads Ferry, NC	12 mi	538	12%
Hampstead, NC	14 mi	1,280	14%
Porters Neck, NC	17 mi	2,532	18%
Bayshore, NC	18 mi	627	11%
Ogden, NC	19 mi	1,767	6.3%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Well Care Home Health	Wilmington, NC	25 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(910) 362-9405
Centerwell Home Health	Delco, NC	43 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	—
Centerwell Home Health	Pollocksville, NC	44 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—
Assistedcare Home Health Inc	Leland, NC	32 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(225) 299-3990
Pruitthealth Home Health New Bern	New Bern, NC	57 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work	(252) 514-6016
Nhrmc Home Care	Rocky Point, NC	22 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—

Emergency hospitals near Surf City

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Nmc Camp Lejeune	Camp Lejeune, NC	20 mi	not rated	(910) 450-4300
Brynn Marr Hosp	Jacksonville, NC	21 mi	not rated	(919) 577-1400

Straight-line miles from the center of Surf City. 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 Surf City

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 25% of the $5,251 monthly median income of Surf City 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 Surf City: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Surf City?

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 25% of the $5,251 monthly median income of Surf City 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 Surf City, NC