Mobility Assistance in Edmond, OK: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Edmond, OK: the local picture

15%

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

1,471

residents 85 or older (1.5% of all residents)

3.8 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Edmond)

26%

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

About 2,285 Edmond residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (15%; 23% in Oklahoma County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

1,471 residents are 85 or older. Ask any caregiver who will help with transfers how they were trained.

Home health agencies serving Edmond that list physical therapy include Lifespring Edmond Home Health and Elara Caring Xx; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Edmond compared with Oklahoma County and Oklahoma

Census figure	Edmond	Oklahoma County	Oklahoma
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	15%	23%	26%
Residents 85 or older	1.5%	1.3%	1.6%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.4%	6.4%	7.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability	26%	37%	41%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	24%	33%	30%
Households with no vehicle	3.3%	6.7%	5.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$83,426	$55,983	—

Older residents in towns around Edmond

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Jones, OK	10 mi	499	39%
The Village, OK	11 mi	1,785	24%
Nichols Hills, OK	11 mi	746	15%
Spencer, OK	12 mi	929	19%
Nicoma Park, OK	14 mi	386	13%
Guthrie, OK	14 mi	2,296	27%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Lifespring Edmond Home Health	Edmond, OK	3.8 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(405) 735-6122
Elara Caring Xx	Oklahoma City, OK	14 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(405) 949-9984
Elara Caring Xxi	Purcell, OK	46 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(405) 527-0480
Elara Caring Xxiv	Lawton, OK	94 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(580) 510-8006
Lifespring Home Health	Norman, OK	31 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(405) 329-4545
Elara Caring Xviii	Stillwater, OK	38 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(405) 332-5637

Emergency hospitals near Edmond

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Summit Medical Center, LLC	Edmond, OK	3.8 mi	not rated	(405) 359-2400
Integris Health Edmond Hospital	Edmond, OK	3.8 mi	2 of 5	(405) 657-3000

Straight-line miles from the center of Edmond. 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 Edmond

At the Oklahoma median aide wage of $13.32 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,154 a month in wages, which is 17% of the $6,952 monthly median income of Edmond households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Oklahoma'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 Edmond: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Edmond?

At the Oklahoma median aide wage of $13.32 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,154 a month in wages, which is 17% of the $6,952 monthly median income of Edmond households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Oklahoma'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 Edmond, OK