Mobility Assistance in Arkansas City, KS

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Arkansas City, KS: the local picture

26%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (24% in Cowley County)

321

residents 85 or older (2.7% of all residents)

0.4 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Arkansas City)

41%

of residents 65+ report a disability (39% in Cowley County)

About 468 Arkansas City residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (26%; 24% in Cowley County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Arkansas City that list physical therapy include Traditions Health and Enhabit Home Health; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Arkansas City compared with Cowley County and Kansas

Census figure	Arkansas City	Cowley County	Kansas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	26%	24%	20%
Residents 85 or older	2.7%	2.7%	2.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.7%	6.0%	5.6%
Residents 65+ with a disability	41%	39%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	42%	35%	30%
Households with no vehicle	8.1%	7.0%	5.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$46,053	$48,444	—

Older residents in towns around Arkansas City

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Winfield, KS	12 mi	2,411	25%
Blackwell, OK	24 mi	1,304	21%
Ponca City, OK	24 mi	4,312	26%
Wellington, KS	25 mi	1,371	31%
Mulvane, KS	30 mi	1,452	33%
Tonkawa, OK	32 mi	567	34%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Traditions Health	Wichita, KS	47 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(316) 866-2929
Specialized Home Care	Wichita, KS	45 mi	4 of 5	—	(316) 941-9698
Enhabit Home Health	Wichita, KS	47 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(316) 267-4663
Home Town Health Care	Fredonia, KS	79 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(620) 378-3760
Interim Healthcare Of Wichita	Wichita, KS	43 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(316) 265-4295
Angels Care Home Health	Chanute, KS	96 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(620) 432-0025

Emergency hospitals near Arkansas City

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Sck Health	Arkansas City, KS	0.4 mi	not rated	(620) 442-2500
William Newton Hospital	Winfield, KS	12 mi	4 of 5	(620) 221-2300

Straight-line miles from the center of Arkansas City. 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 Arkansas City

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 34% of the $3,838 monthly median income of Arkansas City 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 Arkansas City: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Arkansas City?

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 34% of the $3,838 monthly median income of Arkansas City 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 Arkansas City, KS