Mobility Assistance in Charles City, IA

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Charles City, IA: the local picture

25%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (20% in Floyd County)

388

residents 85 or older (5.4% of all residents)

0.3 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Charles City)

44%

of residents 65+ report a disability (37% in Floyd County)

About 384 Charles City residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (25%; 20% in Floyd County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Charles City that list physical therapy include Mercyone Des Moines Home Care and Floyd County Public Health/ Home Health Care; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Charles City compared with Floyd County and Iowa

Census figure	Charles City	Floyd County	Iowa
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	25%	20%	17%
Residents 85 or older	5.4%	4.2%	2.3%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.5%	5.9%	5.1%
Residents 65+ with a disability	44%	37%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	41%	32%	31%
Households with no vehicle	8.7%	6.7%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$45,526	$49,658	—

Older residents in towns around Charles City

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Osage, IA	17 mi	897	11%
New Hampton, IA	18 mi	695	18%
Waverly, IA	26 mi	1,954	18%
Mason City, IA	27 mi	6,215	18%
Hampton, IA	35 mi	981	15%
Cresco, IA	35 mi	828	15%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Mercyone Des Moines Home Care	Des Moines, IA	113 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(515) 643-8383
Floyd County Public Health/ Home Health Care	Charles City, IA	0.3 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(641) 257-6111
Chickasaw Co Public Health & Home Care Services	New Hampton, IA	18 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(641) 394-4053
Family First Homecare Of Iowa	Urbandale, IA	113 mi	not rated	nursing, home health aides	(515) 280-2180
Maxim Healthcare Services Inc.	Omaha, NE	214 mi	not rated	nursing, home health aides	(402) 399-8888

Emergency hospitals near Charles City

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Floyd County Medical Center	Charles City, IA	0.3 mi	3 of 5	(641) 228-6830
Mercy Medical Center-New Hampton	New Hampton, IA	18 mi	not rated	(641) 394-4121

Straight-line miles from the center of Charles City. 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 Charles City

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 40% of the $3,794 monthly median income of Charles City 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 Charles City: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Charles City?

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 40% of the $3,794 monthly median income of Charles City 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 Charles City, IA