Mobility Assistance in Edwardsville, KS

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Edwardsville, KS: the local picture

17%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (25% in Wyandotte County)

36

residents 85 or older (0.8% of all residents)

3.9 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Kansas City)

27%

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

About 113 Edwardsville residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (17%; 25% in Wyandotte County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Edwardsville that list physical therapy include Phoenix Home Care and Faith Home Healthcare, Inc; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Edwardsville compared with Wyandotte County and Kansas

Census figure	Edwardsville	Wyandotte County	Kansas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	17%	25%	20%
Residents 85 or older	0.8%	1.2%	2.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	0.0%	5.8%	5.6%
Residents 65+ with a disability	27%	36%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	16%	31%	30%
Households with no vehicle	3.0%	6.9%	5.1%

Older residents in towns around Edwardsville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Bonner Springs, KS	2.8 mi	1,098	18%
Shawnee, KS	4.3 mi	10,385	14%
Kansas City, KS	5.1 mi	20,465	25%
Basehor, KS	7.1 mi	1,315	24%
Lenexa, KS	7.8 mi	9,144	13%
Merriam, KS	7.9 mi	2,070	16%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Phoenix Home Care	Overland Park, KS	9.4 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(913) 384-2273
Faith Home Healthcare, Inc	Overland Park, KS	12 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(913) 296-7636
Centerwell Home Health	Overland Park, KS	12 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(913) 906-0522
Adventhealth Home Health	Shawnee Mission, KS	9.6 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(913) 676-2163
Aquinas Home Health	Shawnee, KS	9.7 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(913) 299-7100
Aquinas/Carondelet Home Health	Shawnee, KS	9.7 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(913) 529-4800

Emergency hospitals near Edwardsville

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
University Of Kansas Hospital	Kansas City, KS	3.9 mi	5 of 5	(913) 588-5000
Providence Medical Center	Kansas City, KS	3.9 mi	3 of 5	(913) 596-4000

Straight-line miles from the center of Edwardsville. 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 Edwardsville

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. 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 Edwardsville: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Edwardsville?

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. 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 Edwardsville, KS