Mobility Assistance in Abilene, KS: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Abilene, KS: the local picture

25%

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

265

residents 85 or older (4.1% of all residents)

1.5 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Abilene)

31%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Dickinson County)

About 348 Abilene residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (25%; 19% in Dickinson County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Abilene that list physical therapy include Wesley Healthcare At Home and Home Health & Hospice Of Dickinson County; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Abilene compared with Dickinson County and Kansas

Census figure	Abilene	Dickinson County	Kansas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	25%	19%	20%
Residents 85 or older	4.1%	2.7%	2.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.0%	5.5%	5.6%
Residents 65+ with a disability	31%	32%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	48%	31%	30%
Households with no vehicle	5.6%	4.7%	5.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$41,165	$50,561	—

Older residents in towns around Abilene

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Junction City, KS	21 mi	2,164	30%
Salina, KS	22 mi	8,567	19%
Fort Riley, KS	26 mi	0	—
Clay Center, KS	32 mi	989	24%
Lindsborg, KS	34 mi	775	12%
Manhattan, KS	38 mi	5,364	13%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Wesley Healthcare At Home	Salina, KS	23 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(785) 825-8500
Home Health & Hospice Of Dickinson County	Abilene, KS	1.5 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(785) 263-6630
Kancover Home Health LLC	Bennington, KS	21 mi	3 of 5	—	(785) 392-7085
Interim Healthcare Of Wichita	Wichita, KS	87 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(316) 265-4295
Angels Care Home Health Of Dodge City	Wa Keeney, KS	143 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy	(620) 225-5400
Inmyhome, A Division Of Occk, Inc	Salina, KS	21 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(785) 823-2025

Emergency hospitals near Abilene

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Memorial Hospital	Abilene, KS	1.5 mi	2 of 5	(785) 263-2100
Stormont Vail Health Flint Hills, LLC	Junction City, KS	22 mi	4 of 5	(785) 238-4131

Straight-line miles from the center of Abilene. 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 Abilene

At the Kansas median aide wage of $15.03 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,303 a month in wages, which is 38% of the $3,430 monthly median income of Abilene households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Kansas'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 Abilene: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Abilene?

At the Kansas median aide wage of $15.03 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,303 a month in wages, which is 38% of the $3,430 monthly median income of Abilene households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Kansas'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 Abilene, KS