Mobility Assistance in Bowling Green, MO

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Bowling Green, MO: the local picture

23%

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

86

residents 85 or older (2.1% of all residents)

9.5 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Louisiana)

46%

of residents 65+ report a disability (34% in Pike County)

About 125 Bowling Green residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (23%; 22% in Pike County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Bowling Green that list physical therapy include Elara Caring and Phoenix Home Care And Hospice; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Bowling Green compared with Pike County and Missouri

Census figure	Bowling Green	Pike County	Missouri
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	23%	22%	21%
Residents 85 or older	2.1%	2.0%	2.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	9.4%	6.1%	6.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability	46%	34%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	28%	28%	30%
Households with no vehicle	11%	7.4%	6.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$52,969	$41,649	—

Older residents in towns around Bowling Green

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Louisiana, MO	10 mi	669	29%
Vandalia, MO	16 mi	467	18%
Hannibal, MO	27 mi	3,298	24%
Pittsfield, IL	27 mi	1,079	29%
Troy, MO	29 mi	2,050	26%
Montgomery City, MO	30 mi	392	23%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring	Bridgeton, MO	59 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(800) 381-5931
Phoenix Home Care And Hospice	Springfield, MO	187 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(417) 881-7442
Hannibal Regional Hospital Home Health Agency	Hannibal, MO	27 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(573) 221-6515
Orthopaedic And Medical Home Health, LLC	Columbia, MO	65 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(573) 474-1786
Pike County Health Dept/Home Health & Hospice	Bowling Green, MO	0.8 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(573) 324-2111

Emergency hospitals near Bowling Green

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Pike County Memorial Hospital	Louisiana, MO	9.5 mi	not rated	(573) 754-5531
Hannibal Regional Hospital	Hannibal, MO	27 mi	2 of 5	(573) 248-1300

Straight-line miles from the center of Bowling Green. 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 Bowling Green

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 31% of the $4,414 monthly median income of Bowling Green 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 Bowling Green: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Bowling Green?

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 31% of the $4,414 monthly median income of Bowling Green 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 Bowling Green, MO