Mobility Assistance in Ellsworth, KS

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Ellsworth, KS: the local picture

24%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (20% in Ellsworth County)

41

residents 85 or older (1.3% of all residents)

1.2 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Ellsworth)

34%

of residents 65+ report a disability (34% in Ellsworth County)

About 112 Ellsworth residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (24%; 20% in Ellsworth County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Ellsworth that list physical therapy include Good Samaritan Home Health Of Central Kansas and Enhabit Home Health; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Ellsworth compared with Ellsworth County and Kansas

Census figure	Ellsworth	Ellsworth County	Kansas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	24%	20%	20%
Residents 85 or older	1.3%	1.7%	2.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	11%	5.3%	5.6%
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	34%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	31%	31%	30%
Households with no vehicle	4.1%	3.0%	5.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$55,625	$56,045	—

Older residents in towns around Ellsworth

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Lyons, KS	27 mi	565	22%
Lindsborg, KS	32 mi	775	12%
Hoisington, KS	33 mi	503	19%
Salina, KS	34 mi	8,567	19%
Russell, KS	35 mi	1,030	26%
McPherson, KS	39 mi	2,315	16%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Good Samaritan Home Health Of Central Kansas	Hays, KS	60 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(785) 621-2499
Enhabit Home Health	Wichita, KS	87 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(316) 267-4663
Angels Care Home Health Of Dodge City	Wa Keeney, KS	91 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy	(620) 225-5400
Interim Healthcare Of Wichita	Wichita, KS	92 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(316) 265-4295
Accessible Home Care, LLC	Salina, KS	32 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(785) 493-8111
Lincoln Park Home Health	Salina, KS	32 mi	1.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(785) 420-0095

Emergency hospitals near Ellsworth

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Ellsworth County Medical Center	Ellsworth, KS	1.2 mi	2 of 5	(785) 472-3111
Hospital District #1 Of Rice County	Lyons, KS	28 mi	not rated	(620) 257-5173

Straight-line miles from the center of Ellsworth. 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 Ellsworth

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, which is 28% of the $4,635 monthly median income of Ellsworth households headed by someone 65 or older. 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 Ellsworth: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Ellsworth?

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, which is 28% of the $4,635 monthly median income of Ellsworth households headed by someone 65 or older. 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 Ellsworth, KS