Mobility Assistance in Albia, IA: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Albia, IA: the local picture

30%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (22% in Monroe County)

204

residents 85 or older (5.6% of all residents)

0.5 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Albia)

46%

of residents 65+ report a disability (38% in Monroe County)

About 207 Albia residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (30%; 22% in Monroe County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Albia that list physical therapy include Elara Caring and Elara Caring; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Albia compared with Monroe County and Iowa

Census figure	Albia	Monroe County	Iowa
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	30%	22%	17%
Residents 85 or older	5.6%	3.7%	2.3%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	9.8%	7.8%	5.1%
Residents 65+ with a disability	46%	38%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	43%	33%	31%
Households with no vehicle	8.4%	5.6%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$26,250	$47,706	—

Older residents in towns around Albia

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Ottumwa, IA	20 mi	4,107	25%
Oskaloosa, IA	20 mi	2,347	24%
Centerville, IA	21 mi	1,205	22%
Knoxville, IA	25 mi	1,720	31%
Chariton, IA	26 mi	841	27%
Pella, IA	27 mi	2,017	21%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring	Centerville, IA	21 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(641) 437-1117
Elara Caring	Chariton, IA	26 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(641) 774-2339
Iowa Home Care, L L C	Ottumwa, IA	21 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(641) 226-5050
Pella Regional Home Health Agency	Pella, IA	27 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(641) 628-6638
Everystep	Des Moines, IA	55 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(515) 558-9591
Sunny Brook Home Care	Fairfield, IA	44 mi	1.5 of 5	nursing, home health aides	(641) 472-4808

Emergency hospitals near Albia

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Monroe County Hospital	Albia, IA	0.5 mi	not rated	(641) 932-2134
Mahaska Health Partnership	Oskaloosa, IA	20 mi	4 of 5	(641) 672-3100

Straight-line miles from the center of Albia. 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 Albia

At the Iowa median aide wage of $17.34 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,503 a month in wages, which is 69% of the $2,188 monthly median income of Albia households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Iowa'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 Albia: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Albia?

At the Iowa median aide wage of $17.34 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,503 a month in wages, which is 69% of the $2,188 monthly median income of Albia households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Iowa'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 Albia, IA