Mobility Assistance in Wilson, NC: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Wilson, NC: the local picture

22%

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

948

residents 85 or older (2.0% of all residents)

0.5 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Wilson)

32%

of residents 65+ report a disability (36% in Wilson County)

About 1,842 Wilson residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (22%; 25% in Wilson County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

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

Wilson compared with Wilson County and North Carolina

Census figure	Wilson	Wilson County	North Carolina
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	22%	25%	21%
Residents 85 or older	2.0%	1.7%	1.7%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	7.3%	7.6%	6.6%
Residents 65+ with a disability	32%	36%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	35%	31%	28%
Households with no vehicle	8.6%	7.0%	5.3%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$41,352	$40,652	—

Older residents in towns around Wilson

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Nashville, NC	16 mi	1,248	15%
Rocky Mount, NC	18 mi	10,923	23%
Farmville, NC	21 mi	1,220	25%
Lake Royale, NC	22 mi	894	22%
Zebulon, NC	23 mi	1,122	49%
Red Oak, NC	23 mi	1,046	14%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Greenville, NC	31 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—
Centerwell Home Health	Kinston, NC	37 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	43 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(919) 846-1018
Centerwell Home Health	Washington, NC	46 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(252) 946-7145
Amedisys Home Health	Durham, NC	54 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(919) 941-5793
Centerwell Home Health	Rocky Mount, NC	19 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—

Emergency hospitals near Wilson

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Wilson Medical Center	Wilson, NC	0.5 mi	1 of 5	(252) 399-8040
Unc Health Nash	Rocky Mount, NC	19 mi	4 of 5	(252) 443-8000

Straight-line miles from the center of Wilson. 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 Wilson

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 38% of the $3,446 monthly median income of Wilson 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 Wilson: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Wilson?

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 38% of the $3,446 monthly median income of Wilson 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 Wilson, NC