Mobility Assistance in Clay Center, KS

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Clay Center, KS: the local picture

24%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (23% in Clay County)

115

residents 85 or older (2.8% of all residents)

0.2 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Clay Center)

35%

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

About 227 Clay Center residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (24%; 23% in Clay County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Clay Center that list physical therapy include Good Samaritan Home Health Of Central Kansas and Interim Healthcare Of Topeka; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Clay Center compared with Clay County and Kansas

Census figure	Clay Center	Clay County	Kansas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	24%	23%	20%
Residents 85 or older	2.8%	2.5%	2.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	3.3%	5.2%	5.6%
Residents 65+ with a disability	35%	36%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	31%	26%	30%
Households with no vehicle	8.2%	6.8%	5.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$35,481	$48,229	—

Older residents in towns around Clay Center

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Fort Riley, KS	25 mi	0	—
Junction City, KS	29 mi	2,164	30%
Concordia, KS	31 mi	934	31%
Manhattan, KS	31 mi	5,364	13%
Abilene, KS	32 mi	1,520	25%
Marysville, KS	41 mi	674	31%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Good Samaritan Home Health Of Central Kansas	Hays, KS	123 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(785) 621-2499
Kancover Home Health LLC	Bennington, KS	36 mi	3 of 5	—	(785) 392-7085
Interim Healthcare Of Topeka	Topeka, KS	79 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(785) 272-1616
Angels Care Home Health Of Dodge City	Wa Keeney, KS	149 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy	(620) 225-5400
Meadowlark Hills Home Health	Manhattan, KS	32 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(785) 537-9497
Inmyhome, A Division Of Occk, Inc	Salina, KS	46 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(785) 823-2025

Emergency hospitals near Clay Center

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Clay County Medical Center	Clay Center, KS	0.2 mi	3 of 5	(785) 632-2144
Irwin Ach (Ft Riley)	Fort Riley, KS	29 mi	not rated	(785) 239-7000

Straight-line miles from the center of Clay Center. 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 Clay Center

At the Kansas median aide wage of $15.03 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,303 a month in wages, which is 44% of the $2,957 monthly median income of Clay Center households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Kansas'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 Clay Center: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Clay Center?

At the Kansas median aide wage of $15.03 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,303 a month in wages, which is 44% of the $2,957 monthly median income of Clay Center households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Kansas'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 Clay Center, KS