Mobility Assistance in Woodlawn, VA

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Woodlawn, VA: the local picture

11%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (15% in Fairfax County)

112

residents 85 or older (0.5% of all residents)

2.3 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Alexandria)

23%

of residents 65+ report a disability (24% in Fairfax County)

About 345 Woodlawn residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (11%; 15% in Fairfax County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Woodlawn that list physical therapy include Amedisys Home Health Care and Liberty Home Care V LLC; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Woodlawn compared with Fairfax County and Virginia

Census figure	Woodlawn	Fairfax County	Virginia
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	11%	15%	19%
Residents 85 or older	0.5%	1.6%	1.7%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	2.9%	6.0%	6.7%
Residents 65+ with a disability	23%	24%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	21%	22%	27%
Households with no vehicle	9.3%	4.8%	6.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$95,169	$119,967	—

Older residents in towns around Woodlawn

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Groveton, VA	1.2 mi	2,062	28%
Mount Vernon, VA	1.5 mi	2,437	19%
Hayfield, VA	1.7 mi	846	8.4%
Fort Belvoir, VA	2.1 mi	9	100%
Hybla Valley, VA	2.1 mi	2,381	23%
Kingstowne, VA	2.6 mi	2,674	12%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Amedisys Home Health Care	Roanoke, VA	179 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(540) 265-5980
Liberty Home Care V LLC	Stuart, VA	223 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(276) 694-4424
Interim Healthcare	Dublin, VA	225 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(276) 200-2606
Medi Home Health Agency	Pulaski, VA	231 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(540) 382-5637
Twin County Regional Home Health	Galax, VA	252 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(276) 236-7935
Access Home Health Care And Rehabilitation	Galax, VA	252 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(276) 266-3149

Emergency hospitals near Woodlawn

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Inova Mount Vernon Hospital	Alexandria, VA	2.3 mi	4 of 5	(703) 664-7105
Fort Belvoir Community Hospital	Fort Belvoir, VA	3.0 mi	not rated	(571) 231-3224

Straight-line miles from the center of Woodlawn. 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 Woodlawn

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 16% of the $7,931 monthly median income of Woodlawn 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 Woodlawn: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Woodlawn?

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 16% of the $7,931 monthly median income of Woodlawn 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.

Mobility Assistance at Home in Woodlawn, VA