Mobility Assistance in Aurora, MO: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Aurora, MO: the local picture

24%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (22% in Lawrence County)

181

residents 85 or older (2.4% of all residents)

0.2 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Aurora)

39%

of residents 65+ report a disability (35% in Lawrence County)

About 325 Aurora residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (24%; 22% in Lawrence County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Aurora that list physical therapy include Centerwell Home Health and Phoenix Home Care; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Aurora compared with Lawrence County and Missouri

Census figure	Aurora	Lawrence County	Missouri
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	24%	22%	21%
Residents 85 or older	2.4%	2.0%	2.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	7.4%	8.0%	6.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability	39%	35%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	36%	29%	30%
Households with no vehicle	5.5%	6.3%	6.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$32,077	$44,713	—

Older residents in towns around Aurora

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Marionville, MO	5.2 mi	440	25%
Mount Vernon, MO	11 mi	889	28%
Monett, MO	12 mi	1,761	19%
Clever, MO	14 mi	235	26%
Cassville, MO	22 mi	732	21%
Republic, MO	22 mi	3,124	21%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Rolla, MO	127 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(573) 341-3456
Phoenix Home Care	Wichita, KS	201 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(316) 688-5511
Phoenix Home Care And Hospice	Springfield, MO	29 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(417) 881-7442
Amedisys Home Health Of Missouri	Joplin, MO	44 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(417) 206-6500
Coxhealth At Home	Springfield, MO	29 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(417) 269-4663
Vitalcaring Group	Springfield, MO	29 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(417) 883-1648

Emergency hospitals near Aurora

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Mercy Hospital Aurora	Aurora, MO	0.2 mi	not rated	(417) 678-2122
Cox Monett Hospital	Monett, MO	12 mi	3 of 5	(417) 354-1400

Straight-line miles from the center of Aurora. 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 Aurora

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 52% of the $2,673 monthly median income of Aurora 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 Aurora: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Aurora?

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 52% of the $2,673 monthly median income of Aurora 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; 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 Aurora, MO