Mobility Assistance in Atlantic, IA

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Atlantic, IA: the local picture

26%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (21% in Cass County)

242

residents 85 or older (3.6% of all residents)

0.8 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Atlantic)

37%

of residents 65+ report a disability (31% in Cass County)

About 393 Atlantic residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (26%; 21% in Cass County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Atlantic that list physical therapy include Angels Care Home Health Of Iowa and Aveanna Home Health; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Atlantic compared with Cass County and Iowa

Census figure	Atlantic	Cass County	Iowa
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	26%	21%	17%
Residents 85 or older	3.6%	3.3%	2.3%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.7%	3.6%	5.1%
Residents 65+ with a disability	37%	31%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	35%	33%	31%
Households with no vehicle	7.3%	5.7%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$43,848	$47,609	—

Older residents in towns around Atlantic

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Harlan, IA	24 mi	1,170	12%
Red Oak, IA	28 mi	1,021	30%
Creston, IA	41 mi	1,464	20%
Glenwood, IA	44 mi	1,116	18%
Council Bluffs, IA	44 mi	10,951	26%
Clarinda, IA	45 mi	1,227	24%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Angels Care Home Health Of Iowa	Council Bluffs, IA	43 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(712) 352-3640
Aveanna Home Health	Council Bluffs, IA	46 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(712) 325-8989
Carroll Area Nursing Services	Carroll, IA	48 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(712) 792-1111
Wesley Life Home Health	Urbandale, IA	69 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(515) 978-2777
Guthrie County Phns	Guthrie Center, IA	34 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(641) 747-3972
Home Sweet Home Care	Atlantic, IA	0.8 mi	not rated	nursing, home health aides	(712) 243-5343

Emergency hospitals near Atlantic

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Cass County Memorial Hospital	Atlantic, IA	0.8 mi	5 of 5	(712) 243-3250
Myrtue Medical Center	Harlan, IA	23 mi	3 of 5	(712) 755-5161

Straight-line miles from the center of Atlantic. 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 Atlantic

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 41% of the $3,654 monthly median income of Atlantic 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 Atlantic: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Atlantic?

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 41% of the $3,654 monthly median income of Atlantic 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 Atlantic, IA