Mobility Assistance in Anderson, MO

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Anderson, MO: the local picture

19%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (23% in McDonald County)

53

residents 85 or older (2.0% of all residents)

15 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Neosho)

37%

of residents 65+ report a disability (37% in McDonald County)

About 57 Anderson residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (19%; 23% in McDonald County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Anderson that list physical therapy include Freeman Home Care Services and Amedisys Home Health Of Missouri; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Anderson compared with McDonald County and Missouri

Census figure	Anderson	McDonald County	Missouri
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	19%	23%	21%
Residents 85 or older	2.0%	0.8%	2.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.5%	6.6%	6.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability	37%	37%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	18%	24%	30%
Households with no vehicle	11%	5.8%	6.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$34,583	$33,466	—

Older residents in towns around Anderson

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Neosho, MO	14 mi	1,968	26%
Gravette, AR	16 mi	552	25%
Bella Vista, AR	16 mi	10,005	15%
Grove, OK	20 mi	2,146	23%
Granby, MO	21 mi	353	37%
Centerton, AR	22 mi	1,586	19%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Freeman Home Care Services	Joplin, MO	27 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(417) 347-6000
Amedisys Home Health Of Missouri	Joplin, MO	31 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(417) 206-6500
Phoenix Home Care And Hospice	Springfield, MO	75 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(417) 881-7442
Vitalcaring Group	Springfield, MO	75 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(417) 883-1648
Integrity Home Care + Hospice	Springfield, MO	75 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(417) 889-9773

Emergency hospitals near Anderson

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Freeman Neosho Hospital	Neosho, MO	15 mi	4 of 5	(417) 451-1234
Ozarks Community Hospital Of Gravette	Gravette, AR	17 mi	not rated	(479) 787-5291

Straight-line miles from the center of Anderson. 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 Anderson

At the Missouri median aide wage of $15.90 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,378 a month in wages, which is 48% of the $2,882 monthly median income of Anderson households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Missouri's minimum wage is $15.00 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 Services in Missouri: how a relative becomes a paid caregiver.

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 Anderson: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Anderson?

At the Missouri median aide wage of $15.90 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,378 a month in wages, which is 48% of the $2,882 monthly median income of Anderson households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Missouri's minimum wage is $15.00 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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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 Anderson, MO