Mobility Assistance in Aberdeen, SD

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Aberdeen, SD: the local picture

20%

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

681

residents 85 or older (2.4% of all residents)

0.9 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Aberdeen)

31%

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

About 834 Aberdeen residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (20%; 18% in Brown County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Aberdeen that list physical therapy include Avera @ Home and Avera @ Home; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Aberdeen compared with Brown County and South Dakota

Census figure	Aberdeen	Brown County	South Dakota
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	20%	18%	18%
Residents 85 or older	2.4%	2.4%	2.1%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.6%	6.5%	5.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability	31%	30%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	48%	41%	30%
Households with no vehicle	8.0%	6.8%	5.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$45,344	$49,775	—

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Avera @ Home	Aberdeen, SD	0.9 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(605) 622-5200
Avera @ Home	Pierre, SD	118 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(605) 224-3218

Emergency hospitals near Aberdeen

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Avera St Lukes	Aberdeen, SD	0.9 mi	4 of 5	(605) 622-5000
Sanford Medical Center Aberdeen	Aberdeen, SD	10 mi	4 of 5	(605) 626-4200

Straight-line miles from the center of Aberdeen. 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 Aberdeen

At the South Dakota median aide wage of $18.15 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,573 a month in wages, which is 42% of the $3,779 monthly median income of Aberdeen households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. South Dakota's minimum wage is $11.85 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 Aberdeen: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Aberdeen?

At the South Dakota median aide wage of $18.15 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,573 a month in wages, which is 42% of the $3,779 monthly median income of Aberdeen households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. South Dakota's minimum wage is $11.85 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.

More near Aberdeen

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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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