Mobility Assistance in Chillicothe, MO

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Chillicothe, MO: the local picture

27%

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

365

residents 85 or older (4.1% of all residents)

0.1 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Chillicothe)

45%

of residents 65+ report a disability (36% in Livingston County)

About 390 Chillicothe residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (27%; 22% in Livingston County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Chillicothe that list physical therapy include Saint Lukes Home Care and Orthopaedic And Medical Home Health, LLC; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Chillicothe compared with Livingston County and Missouri

Census figure	Chillicothe	Livingston County	Missouri
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	27%	22%	21%
Residents 85 or older	4.1%	3.3%	2.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	8.9%	7.1%	6.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability	45%	36%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	49%	36%	30%
Households with no vehicle	7.1%	5.9%	6.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$42,359	$51,384	—

Older residents in towns around Chillicothe

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Trenton, MO	20 mi	1,337	25%
Brookfield, MO	25 mi	998	17%
Carrollton, MO	30 mi	684	21%
Cameron, MO	36 mi	1,420	20%
Bethany, MO	41 mi	804	25%
Richmond, MO	42 mi	1,256	30%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Saint Lukes Home Care	Kansas City, MO	76 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(816) 756-1160
Orthopaedic And Medical Home Health, LLC	Columbia, MO	89 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(573) 474-1786
Serve Link Home Care, Inc	Trenton, MO	20 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(660) 359-4218

Emergency hospitals near Chillicothe

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Hedrick Medical Center	Chillicothe, MO	0.1 mi	4 of 5	(660) 646-1480
Wright Memorial Hospital	Trenton, MO	20 mi	4 of 5	(660) 358-5700

Straight-line miles from the center of Chillicothe. 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 Chillicothe

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 39% of the $3,530 monthly median income of Chillicothe 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 Chillicothe: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Chillicothe?

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 39% of the $3,530 monthly median income of Chillicothe 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.

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