Mobility Assistance in Wake Forest, NC

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Wake Forest, NC: the local picture

20%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (18% in Wake County)

492

residents 85 or older (0.9% of all residents)

15 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Raleigh)

28%

of residents 65+ report a disability (28% in Wake County)

About 1,297 Wake Forest residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (20%; 18% in Wake County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Wake Forest that list physical therapy include Centerwell Home Health and Centerwell Home Health; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Wake Forest compared with Wake County and North Carolina

Census figure	Wake Forest	Wake County	North Carolina
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	20%	18%	21%
Residents 85 or older	0.9%	1.3%	1.7%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.0%	5.4%	6.6%
Residents 65+ with a disability	28%	28%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	16%	25%	28%
Households with no vehicle	3.2%	4.4%	5.3%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$78,057	$72,233	—

Older residents in towns around Wake Forest

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Rolesville, NC	4.4 mi	1,340	13%
Youngsville, NC	5.2 mi	218	28%
Franklinton, NC	10 mi	366	11%
Raleigh, NC	12 mi	57,081	18%
Knightdale, NC	12 mi	1,925	22%
Creedmoor, NC	14 mi	809	19%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Youngsville, NC	4.7 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—
Centerwell Home Health	Raleigh, NC	10 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—
Well Care Home Health, Inc	Raleigh, NC	12 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(919) 846-1018
Pruitthealth At Home - Wake	Raleigh, NC	13 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(919) 838-2768
Amedisys Home Health	Durham, NC	19 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(919) 941-5793
Bayada Home Health Care, Inc	Roxboro, NC	40 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(973) 909-5159

Emergency hospitals near Wake Forest

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Wakemed, Raleigh Campus	Raleigh, NC	15 mi	4 of 5	(919) 350-8000
Rex Hospital	Raleigh, NC	15 mi	5 of 5	(919) 784-3100

Straight-line miles from the center of Wake Forest. 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 Wake Forest

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 20% of the $6,505 monthly median income of Wake Forest 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 Wake Forest: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Wake Forest?

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 20% of the $6,505 monthly median income of Wake Forest 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 Wake Forest, NC