Mobility Assistance in Winston-Salem, NC

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Winston-Salem, NC: the local picture

21%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (19% in Forsyth County)

4,894

residents 85 or older (1.9% of all residents)

3.4 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Winston-Salem)

32%

of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in Forsyth County)

About 8,032 Winston-Salem residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (21%; 19% in Forsyth County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

4,894 residents are 85 or older. Ask any caregiver who will help with transfers how they were trained.

Home health agencies serving Winston-Salem that list physical therapy include Interim Healthcare Of The Triad and Centerwell Home Health; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Winston-Salem compared with Forsyth County and North Carolina

Census figure	Winston-Salem	Forsyth County	North Carolina
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	21%	19%	21%
Residents 85 or older	1.9%	1.9%	1.7%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	7.5%	6.2%	6.6%
Residents 65+ with a disability	32%	30%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	34%	31%	28%
Households with no vehicle	8.2%	6.2%	5.3%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$47,562	$50,508	—

Older residents in towns around Winston-Salem

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Walkertown, NC	6.1 mi	1,077	13%
Wallburg, NC	8.1 mi	704	21%
Clemmons, NC	8.5 mi	4,153	18%
Rural Hall, NC	8.6 mi	689	26%
Midway, NC	9.1 mi	1,029	24%
Lewisville, NC	9.1 mi	2,226	11%

Home health agencies serving Winston-Salem (therapy needs a doctor’s order)

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Interim Healthcare Of The Triad	Greensboro, NC	25 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(336) 282-9701
Centerwell Home Health	Winston-Salem, NC	3.4 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(913) 814-2077
Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist -Care At Home	Winston Salem, NC	3.4 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—
Amedisys Home Health Of Winston Salem	Winston-Salem, NC	3.8 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(336) 768-7200
Well Care Home Health Of The Triad Inc	Advance, NC	12 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(336) 753-6200
Centerwell Home Health	Winston-Salem, NC	3.4 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(336) 497-3870

Emergency hospitals near Winston-Salem

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center	Winston-Salem, NC	3.4 mi	4 of 5	(336) 718-5000
North Carolina Baptist Hospital	Winston-Salem, NC	6.0 mi	4 of 5	(336) 716-2011

Straight-line miles from the center of Winston-Salem. 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 Winston-Salem

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 33% of the $3,964 monthly median income of Winston-Salem 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 Winston-Salem: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Winston-Salem?

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 33% of the $3,964 monthly median income of Winston-Salem 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.

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