Mobility Assistance in Eldora, IA: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Eldora, IA: the local picture

15%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (16% in Hardin County)

54

residents 85 or older (2.1% of all residents)

14 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Iowa Falls)

26%

of residents 65+ report a disability (27% in Hardin County)

About 67 Eldora residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (15%; 16% in Hardin County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Eldora that list physical therapy include Mary Greeley Home Health Services and Unitypoint At Home; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Eldora compared with Hardin County and Iowa

Census figure	Eldora	Hardin County	Iowa
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	15%	16%	17%
Residents 85 or older	2.1%	3.4%	2.3%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	1.8%	5.5%	5.1%
Residents 65+ with a disability	26%	27%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	28%	28%	31%
Households with no vehicle	5.2%	5.3%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$56,154	$54,750	—

Older residents in towns around Eldora

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Iowa Falls, IA	14 mi	1,205	26%
Grundy Center, IA	17 mi	629	13%
Marshalltown, IA	25 mi	4,563	20%
Hampton, IA	27 mi	981	15%
Story City, IA	28 mi	722	13%
Nevada, IA	30 mi	1,242	22%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Mary Greeley Home Health Services	Ames, IA	34 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(515) 239-6730
Unitypoint At Home	Waterloo, IA	41 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(319) 235-3702
Iowa Home Care, L L C	West Des Moines, IA	65 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(515) 222-9995
Greenbelt Home Care	Eldora, IA	0.3 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(641) 939-8444
Optimae Home Health Services, Central Iowa	Des Moines, IA	60 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(515) 277-0134

Emergency hospitals near Eldora

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Hansen Family Hospital	Iowa Falls, IA	14 mi	not rated	(641) 648-4631
Grundy County Memorial Hospital	Grundy Center, IA	17 mi	not rated	(319) 824-5421

Straight-line miles from the center of Eldora. 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 Eldora

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 32% of the $4,680 monthly median income of Eldora 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 Eldora: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Eldora?

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 32% of the $4,680 monthly median income of Eldora 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.

Mobility Assistance at Home in Eldora, IA