Mobility Assistance in Butler, MO: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Butler, MO: the local picture

36%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (27% in Bates County)

229

residents 85 or older (4.9% of all residents)

1.6 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Butler)

50%

of residents 65+ report a disability (39% in Bates County)

About 304 Butler residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (36%; 27% in Bates County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Butler that list physical therapy include Amedisys Home Health Of Missouri and Phoenix Home Care; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Butler compared with Bates County and Missouri

Census figure	Butler	Bates County	Missouri
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	36%	27%	21%
Residents 85 or older	4.9%	2.6%	2.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	2.5%	8.8%	6.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability	50%	39%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	43%	29%	30%
Households with no vehicle	13%	7.5%	6.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$32,895	$45,694	—

Older residents in towns around Butler

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Harrisonville, MO	27 mi	1,640	29%
Nevada, MO	29 mi	1,455	29%
Louisburg, KS	31 mi	1,100	8.9%
Clinton, MO	32 mi	2,188	26%
El Dorado Springs, MO	32 mi	835	20%
Peculiar, MO	33 mi	831	18%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Amedisys Home Health Of Missouri	Lees Summit, MO	47 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(816) 524-7355
Phoenix Home Care	Independence, MO	55 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(816) 373-7442
Vitalcaring Group	Independence, MO	55 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(816) 350-2600
Carter Healthcare	Overland Park, KS	51 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(913) 901-0440
Visiting Nurse Association	Kansas City, MO	51 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(816) 531-1200
At Home Independence Quality Home Care, LLC	Nevada, MO	29 mi	not rated	—	(417) 448-8960

Emergency hospitals near Butler

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Bates County Memorial Hospital	Butler, MO	1.6 mi	3 of 5	(660) 200-7000
Ellett Memorial Hospital	Appleton City, MO	18 mi	not rated	(660) 476-2111

Straight-line miles from the center of Butler. 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 Butler

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 50% of the $2,741 monthly median income of Butler 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 Butler: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Butler?

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 50% of the $2,741 monthly median income of Butler 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 Butler, MO