Mobility Assistance in Atchison, KS

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Atchison, KS: the local picture

27%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (20% in Atchison County)

276

residents 85 or older (2.6% of all residents)

0.4 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Atchison)

43%

of residents 65+ report a disability (36% in Atchison County)

About 384 Atchison residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (27%; 20% in Atchison County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Atchison that list physical therapy include Phoenix Home Care and Saint Lukes Home Care; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Atchison compared with Atchison County and Kansas

Census figure	Atchison	Atchison County	Kansas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	27%	20%	20%
Residents 85 or older	2.6%	2.5%	2.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	9.9%	6.7%	5.6%
Residents 65+ with a disability	43%	36%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	29%	30%	30%
Households with no vehicle	11%	7.7%	5.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$56,375	$50,047	—

Older residents in towns around Atchison

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Leavenworth, KS	20 mi	4,880	24%
St. Joseph, MO	22 mi	11,999	24%
Platte City, MO	25 mi	824	23%
Lansing, KS	25 mi	1,765	16%
Country Club, MO	26 mi	470	14%
Hiawatha, KS	29 mi	605	22%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Phoenix Home Care	Overland Park, KS	45 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(913) 384-2273
Saint Lukes Home Care	Kansas City, MO	46 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(816) 756-1160
Faith Home Healthcare, Inc	Overland Park, KS	49 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(913) 296-7636
Centerwell Home Health	Overland Park, KS	49 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(913) 906-0522
Amedisys Home Health Of Missouri	Lees Summit, MO	62 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(816) 524-7355
Enhabit Home Health	Lenexa, KS	47 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(913) 334-1058

Emergency hospitals near Atchison

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Amberwell Atchison Association	Atchison, KS	0.4 mi	not rated	(913) 360-2131
F W Huston Medical Center	Winchester, KS	18 mi	not rated	(913) 774-4340

Straight-line miles from the center of Atchison. 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 Atchison

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 28% of the $4,698 monthly median income of Atchison 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 Atchison: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Atchison?

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 28% of the $4,698 monthly median income of Atchison 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 Atchison, KS