Mobility Assistance in Troy, NC: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Troy, NC: the local picture

17%

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

22

residents 85 or older (0.8% of all residents)

1.3 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Troy)

32%

of residents 65+ report a disability (37% in Montgomery County)

About 87 Troy residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (17%; 24% in Montgomery County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

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

Troy compared with Montgomery County and North Carolina

Census figure	Troy	Montgomery County	North Carolina
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	17%	24%	21%
Residents 85 or older	0.8%	1.6%	1.7%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.0%	6.7%	6.6%
Residents 65+ with a disability	32%	37%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	36%	28%	28%
Households with no vehicle	13%	4.8%	5.3%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$34,063	$46,319	—

Older residents in towns around Troy

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Albemarle, NC	17 mi	3,415	29%
Seven Lakes, NC	19 mi	2,126	14%
Asheboro, NC	25 mi	5,049	21%
Pinehurst, NC	27 mi	7,487	14%
Oakboro, NC	27 mi	459	25%
Carthage, NC	27 mi	565	58%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Amedisys Home Health Care	Thomasville, NC	37 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(336) 472-4449
Adoration Home Health	Albemarle, NC	18 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—
Atrium Healt At Home Stanly	Albemarle, NC	18 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(980) 323-5450
Firsthealth Home Care	West End, NC	22 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(910) 295-2211
Liberty Home Care Ii, LLC	Wadesboro, NC	28 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(919) 770-4551
Liberty Home Care	Southern Pines, NC	31 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(910) 246-9886

Emergency hospitals near Troy

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Firsthealth Montgomery Memorial Hosp	Troy, NC	1.3 mi	not rated	(910) 571-5000
Stanly Regional Medical Center	Albemarle, NC	18 mi	3 of 5	(704) 984-4000

Straight-line miles from the center of Troy. 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 Troy

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 46% of the $2,839 monthly median income of Troy 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 Troy: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Troy?

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 46% of the $2,839 monthly median income of Troy 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 Troy, NC