Mobility Assistance in Dexter, MO: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Dexter, MO: the local picture

46%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (31% in Stoddard County)

280

residents 85 or older (3.5% of all residents)

0.3 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Dexter)

55%

of residents 65+ report a disability (46% in Stoddard County)

About 698 Dexter residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (46%; 31% in Stoddard County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Dexter that list physical therapy include Elara Caring and Amedisys Home Health Of Missouri; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Dexter compared with Stoddard County and Missouri

Census figure	Dexter	Stoddard County	Missouri
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	46%	31%	21%
Residents 85 or older	3.5%	2.3%	2.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	15%	9.2%	6.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability	55%	46%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	35%	30%	30%
Households with no vehicle	4.1%	3.6%	6.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$45,924	$43,160	—

Older residents in towns around Dexter

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Malden, MO	13 mi	753	34%
Sikeston, MO	22 mi	3,549	27%
Poplar Bluff, MO	25 mi	3,268	39%
New Madrid, MO	27 mi	560	26%
Portageville, MO	29 mi	387	38%
Piggott, AR	31 mi	664	28%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring	Dexter, MO	0.3 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(866) 243-0042
Amedisys Home Health Of Missouri	Poplar Bluff, MO	25 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(573) 727-9687
Centerwell Home Health	Rolla, MO	127 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(573) 341-3456
Adoration Home Health	Sikeston, MO	22 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(573) 472-2234
Visiting Nurse Association Of Southeast Missouri, Inc	Kennett, MO	38 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(573) 888-5892
Piggott Health System Southeast Missouri Home Health	Campbell, MO	20 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(573) 246-2882

Emergency hospitals near Dexter

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Mercy Hospital Stoddard	Dexter, MO	0.3 mi	2 of 5	(573) 624-5566
Missouri Delta Medical Center	Sikeston, MO	22 mi	2 of 5	(573) 472-7586

Straight-line miles from the center of Dexter. 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 Dexter

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 36% of the $3,827 monthly median income of Dexter 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 Dexter: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Dexter?

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 36% of the $3,827 monthly median income of Dexter 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.

Mobility Assistance at Home in Dexter, MO