Mobility Assistance in Virginia Beach, VA

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Virginia Beach, VA: the local picture

18%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs

7,392

residents 85 or older (1.6% of all residents)

3.4 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Virginia Beach)

29%

of residents 65+ report a disability

About 12,875 Virginia Beach residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (18%). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

7,392 residents are 85 or older. Ask any caregiver who will help with transfers how they were trained.

Home health agencies serving Virginia Beach that list physical therapy include @Heart Homecare and Fni Healthcare, Inc; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Virginia Beach compared with Virginia

Census figure	Virginia Beach	Virginia
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	18%	19%
Residents 85 or older	1.6%	1.7%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.3%	6.7%
Residents 65+ with a disability	29%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	25%	27%
Households with no vehicle	4.6%	6.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$75,184	—

Older residents in towns around Virginia Beach

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Norfolk, VA	15 mi	30,440	24%
Chesapeake, VA	17 mi	36,797	22%
Portsmouth, VA	19 mi	15,037	26%
Moyock, NC	21 mi	717	13%
Hampton, VA	24 mi	22,962	27%
Poquoson, VA	28 mi	2,474	14%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
@Heart Homecare	Virginia Beach, VA	5.3 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(757) 961-4077
Fni Healthcare, Inc	Virginia Beach, VA	8.0 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(757) 271-3861
Centerwell Home Health (Va Beach)	Virginia Beach, VA	8.0 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(757) 499-2303
Fni Healthcare Inc - Virginia Beach	Virginia Beach, VA	8.0 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(757) 432-2143
Amedisys Home Health Care	Norfolk, VA	12 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(757) 466-1340
Commonwealth Home Care	Portsmouth, VA	16 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(757) 937-8600

Emergency hospitals near Virginia Beach

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital	Virginia Beach, VA	3.4 mi	4 of 5	(757) 395-8000
Chesapeake General Hospital	Chesapeake, VA	12 mi	3 of 5	(757) 312-8121

Straight-line miles from the center of Virginia Beach. 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 Virginia Beach

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 20% of the $6,265 monthly median income of Virginia Beach 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 Virginia Beach: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Virginia Beach?

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 20% of the $6,265 monthly median income of Virginia Beach 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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