Mobility Assistance in Eldridge, IA

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Eldridge, IA: the local picture

17%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (18% in Scott County)

146

residents 85 or older (2.1% of all residents)

7.0 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Davenport)

22%

of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in Scott County)

About 215 Eldridge residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (17%; 18% in Scott County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Eldridge that list physical therapy include Centerwell Home Health and Unity Point At Home; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Eldridge compared with Scott County and Iowa

Census figure	Eldridge	Scott County	Iowa
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	17%	18%	17%
Residents 85 or older	2.1%	2.0%	2.3%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	7.1%	6.1%	5.1%
Residents 65+ with a disability	22%	30%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	29%	32%	31%
Households with no vehicle	5.9%	6.7%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$56,563	$58,344	—

Older residents in towns around Eldridge

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Davenport, IA	5.8 mi	16,575	22%
Bettendorf, IA	7.3 mi	7,457	14%
Le Claire, IA	11 mi	694	12%
Rock Island, IL	12 mi	6,797	26%
Moline, IL	12 mi	7,901	20%
DeWitt, IA	13 mi	894	16%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Moline, IL	11 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(309) 786-3700
Unity Point At Home	Moline, IL	11 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(309) 779-7600
Good Samaritan Society Home Care	Davenport, IA	7.1 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(563) 323-1256
Genesis Vna	Bettendorf, IA	7.6 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(563) 421-5080
Northwestern Illinois Home Health	Moline, IL	11 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy	(309) 623-4022
Angels Care Home Health Of Iowa	Davenport, IA	5.7 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(563) 332-7129

Emergency hospitals near Eldridge

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Genesis Medical Center-Davenport	Davenport, IA	7.0 mi	2 of 5	(563) 421-1000
Trinity - Bettendorf	Bettendorf, IA	7.6 mi	3 of 5	(563) 742-5000

Straight-line miles from the center of Eldridge. 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 Eldridge

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 $4,714 monthly median income of Eldridge 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 Eldridge: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Eldridge?

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 $4,714 monthly median income of Eldridge 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 Eldridge, IA