Mobility Assistance in Wallace, NC: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Wallace, NC: the local picture

45%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (29% in Duplin County)

119

residents 85 or older (3.4% of all residents)

13 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Burgaw)

49%

of residents 65+ report a disability (42% in Duplin County)

About 214 Wallace residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (45%; 29% in Duplin County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Wallace that list physical therapy include Centerwell Home Health and Pruitthealth At Home - Brunswick; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Wallace compared with Duplin County and North Carolina

Census figure	Wallace	Duplin County	North Carolina
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	45%	29%	21%
Residents 85 or older	3.4%	2.3%	1.7%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	12%	10%	6.6%
Residents 65+ with a disability	49%	42%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	63%	28%	28%
Households with no vehicle	7.1%	5.8%	5.3%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$39,327	$42,179	—

Older residents in towns around Wallace

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Burgaw, NC	13 mi	756	14%
Warsaw, NC	19 mi	593	36%
Clinton, NC	27 mi	2,017	23%
Skippers Corner, NC	29 mi	682	10%
Hampstead, NC	29 mi	1,280	14%
Holly Ridge, NC	30 mi	593	28%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Pink Hill, NC	28 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—
Pruitthealth At Home - Brunswick	Leland, NC	33 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(910) 473-5104
Centerwell Home Health	Delco, NC	35 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	—
Well Care Home Health	Wilmington, NC	36 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(910) 362-9405
Ecu Health Home Health And Hospice	Kenansville, NC	20 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(252) 847-2000
Nhrmc Home Care	Rocky Point, NC	21 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—

Emergency hospitals near Wallace

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Pender Memorial Hospital	Burgaw, NC	13 mi	not rated	(910) 300-4004
Vidant Duplin Hospital	Kenansville, NC	20 mi	3 of 5	(910) 296-0941

Straight-line miles from the center of Wallace. 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 Wallace

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 40% of the $3,277 monthly median income of Wallace 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 Wallace: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Wallace?

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 40% of the $3,277 monthly median income of Wallace 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 Wallace, NC