Mobility Assistance in Clarion, IA: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Clarion, IA: the local picture

19%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (17% in Wright County)

146

residents 85 or older (5.3% of all residents)

0.4 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Clarion)

43%

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

About 92 Clarion residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (19%; 17% in Wright County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Clarion that list physical therapy include Unitypoint At Home and Hamilton County Public Health Nursing Services; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Clarion compared with Wright County and Iowa

Census figure	Clarion	Wright County	Iowa
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	19%	17%	17%
Residents 85 or older	5.3%	3.5%	2.3%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	12%	5.5%	5.1%
Residents 65+ with a disability	43%	36%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	48%	29%	31%
Households with no vehicle	3.4%	4.4%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$40,694	$50,098	—

Older residents in towns around Clarion

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Eagle Grove, IA	9.9 mi	653	13%
Belmond, IA	10 mi	727	12%
Webster City, IA	19 mi	1,463	27%
Humboldt, IA	25 mi	1,089	19%
Garner, IA	26 mi	916	25%
Hampton, IA	27 mi	981	15%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Unitypoint At Home	Fort Dodge, IA	28 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(515) 574-6416
Hamilton County Public Health Nursing Services	Webster City, IA	19 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(515) 832-9565
Iowa Home Care, L L C	Webster City, IA	19 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(515) 576-2273

Emergency hospitals near Clarion

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Iowa Specialty Hospital - Clarion	Clarion, IA	0.4 mi	not rated	(515) 532-2811
Iowa Specialty Hospital - Belmond	Belmond, IA	9.9 mi	not rated	(641) 444-3223

Straight-line miles from the center of Clarion. 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 Clarion

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 44% of the $3,391 monthly median income of Clarion 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 Clarion: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Clarion?

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 44% of the $3,391 monthly median income of Clarion 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.

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