Mobility Assistance in Denison, IA: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Denison, IA: the local picture

19%

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

189

residents 85 or older (2.3% of all residents)

0.6 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Denison)

42%

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

About 195 Denison residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (19%; 22% in Crawford County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Denison that list physical therapy include Crawford County Home Health, Hospice & Public Heal and St Anthony Regional Hospital And Nursing Home; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Denison compared with Crawford County and Iowa

Census figure	Denison	Crawford County	Iowa
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	19%	22%	17%
Residents 85 or older	2.3%	2.3%	2.3%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.0%	5.1%	5.1%
Residents 65+ with a disability	42%	37%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	31%	31%
Households with no vehicle	4.5%	3.4%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$34,886	$48,444	—

Older residents in towns around Denison

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Carroll, IA	25 mi	2,456	17%
Harlan, IA	25 mi	1,170	12%
Onawa, IA	38 mi	609	28%
Missouri Valley, IA	42 mi	529	22%
Storm Lake, IA	44 mi	1,432	15%
Atlantic, IA	46 mi	1,632	26%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Crawford County Home Health, Hospice & Public Heal	Denison, IA	0.6 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(712) 263-3303
St Anthony Regional Hospital And Nursing Home	Carroll, IA	25 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(712) 794-5279
Angels Care Home Health Of Iowa	Council Bluffs, IA	58 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(712) 352-3640
Carroll Area Nursing Services	Carroll, IA	25 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(712) 792-1111

Emergency hospitals near Denison

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Crawford County Memorial Hospital	Denison, IA	0.6 mi	2 of 5	(712) 263-2500
Manning Regional Healthcare Center	Manning, IA	17 mi	not rated	(712) 655-2072

Straight-line miles from the center of Denison. 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 Denison

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 52% of the $2,907 monthly median income of Denison 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 Denison: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Denison?

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 52% of the $2,907 monthly median income of Denison 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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