Mobility Assistance in Beloit, KS: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Beloit, KS: the local picture

18%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (15% in Mitchell County)

100

residents 85 or older (3.3% of all residents)

1.7 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Beloit)

22%

of residents 65+ report a disability (29% in Mitchell County)

About 99 Beloit residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (18%; 15% in Mitchell County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Beloit that list physical therapy include Good Samaritan Home Health Of Central Kansas and Angels Care Home Health Of Dodge City; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Beloit compared with Mitchell County and Kansas

Census figure	Beloit	Mitchell County	Kansas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	18%	15%	20%
Residents 85 or older	3.3%	2.9%	2.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.3%	3.0%	5.6%
Residents 65+ with a disability	22%	29%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	29%	27%	30%
Households with no vehicle	11%	7.5%	5.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$47,448	$48,750	—

Older residents in towns around Beloit

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Concordia, KS	26 mi	934	31%
Ellsworth, KS	51 mi	537	24%
Salina, KS	52 mi	8,567	19%
Clay Center, KS	53 mi	989	24%
Russell, KS	56 mi	1,030	26%
Abilene, KS	60 mi	1,520	25%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Good Samaritan Home Health Of Central Kansas	Hays, KS	77 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(785) 621-2499
Kancover Home Health LLC	Bennington, KS	41 mi	3 of 5	—	(785) 392-7085
Angels Care Home Health Of Dodge City	Wa Keeney, KS	100 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy	(620) 225-5400
Inmyhome, A Division Of Occk, Inc	Salina, KS	51 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(785) 823-2025
Accessible Home Care, LLC	Salina, KS	51 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(785) 493-8111
Lincoln Park Home Health	Salina, KS	51 mi	1.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(785) 420-0095

Emergency hospitals near Beloit

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Mitchell County Hospital Health Systems	Beloit, KS	1.7 mi	3 of 5	(785) 738-2266
Jewell County Hospital	Mankato, KS	23 mi	not rated	(785) 378-3137

Straight-line miles from the center of Beloit. 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 Beloit

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 33% of the $3,954 monthly median income of Beloit 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 Beloit: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Beloit?

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 33% of the $3,954 monthly median income of Beloit 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 Beloit, KS