Mobility Assistance in Ardmore, OK: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Ardmore, OK: the local picture

30%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (31% in Carter County)

526

residents 85 or older (2.1% of all residents)

3.9 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Ardmore)

47%

of residents 65+ report a disability (47% in Carter County)

About 1,115 Ardmore residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (30%; 31% in Carter County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Ardmore that list physical therapy include Lifespring Home Care and Mays Housecall Home Health Of Durant; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Ardmore compared with Carter County and Oklahoma

Census figure	Ardmore	Carter County	Oklahoma
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	30%	31%	26%
Residents 85 or older	2.1%	1.8%	1.6%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	7.3%	8.0%	7.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability	47%	47%	41%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	36%	35%	30%
Households with no vehicle	5.2%	4.8%	5.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$41,814	$44,150	—

Older residents in towns around Ardmore

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Lone Grove, OK	7.0 mi	743	35%
Davis, OK	16 mi	549	34%
Marietta, OK	18 mi	380	31%
Madill, OK	22 mi	613	40%
Sulphur, OK	23 mi	913	24%
Tishomingo, OK	26 mi	322	39%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Lifespring Home Care	Pauls Valley, OK	38 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(405) 207-9496
Mays Housecall Home Health Of Durant	Durant, OK	45 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(580) 924-4010
Angels Care Home Health X	Durant, OK	45 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy	(580) 931-3055
Elara Caring Xxiii	Ada, OK	48 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(580) 332-2720
Lifespring Home Health	Norman, OK	73 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(405) 329-4545
Ideal Home Care, L.P.	Ardmore, OK	3.9 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(580) 226-2323

Emergency hospitals near Ardmore

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Mercy Hospital Ardmore, Inc	Ardmore, OK	3.9 mi	4 of 5	(580) 223-5400
Exceptional Community Hospital Ardmore	Ardmore, OK	3.9 mi	not rated	(469) 341-7800

Straight-line miles from the center of Ardmore. 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 Ardmore

At the Oklahoma median aide wage of $13.32 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,154 a month in wages, which is 33% of the $3,485 monthly median income of Ardmore households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Oklahoma'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 Ardmore: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Ardmore?

At the Oklahoma median aide wage of $13.32 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,154 a month in wages, which is 33% of the $3,485 monthly median income of Ardmore households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Oklahoma'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 Ardmore, OK