Mobility Assistance in Ephrata, WA: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Ephrata, WA: the local picture

15%

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

103

residents 85 or older (1.2% of all residents)

2.4 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Ephrata)

39%

of residents 65+ report a disability (39% in Grant County)

About 164 Ephrata residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (15%; 23% in Grant County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Ephrata that list physical therapy include Central Washington Health Services and Assured Home Health; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Ephrata compared with Grant County and Washington

Census figure	Ephrata	Grant County	Washington
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	15%	23%	20%
Residents 85 or older	1.2%	1.3%	1.8%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	8.7%	9.0%	7.1%
Residents 65+ with a disability	39%	39%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	28%	26%
Households with no vehicle	3.0%	5.1%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$31,948	$46,220	—

Older residents in towns around Ephrata

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Moses Lake North, WA	13 mi	542	27%
Cascade Valley, WA	15 mi	750	28%
Quincy, WA	16 mi	1,072	7.4%
Moses Lake, WA	18 mi	3,475	36%
Warden, WA	33 mi	389	34%
East Wenatchee, WA	36 mi	2,176	21%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Central Washington Health Services	Wenatchee, WA	38 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(509) 433-3700
Assured Home Health	Moses Lake, WA	17 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(509) 765-1856

Emergency hospitals near Ephrata

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Columbia Basin Hospital	Ephrata, WA	2.4 mi	not rated	(509) 754-4631
Quincy Valley Medical Center	Quincy, WA	17 mi	not rated	(509) 787-3531

Straight-line miles from the center of Ephrata. 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 Ephrata

At the Washington median aide wage of $22.95 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,989 a month in wages, which is 75% of the $2,662 monthly median income of Ephrata households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Washington's minimum wage is $17.13 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 Ephrata: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Ephrata?

At the Washington median aide wage of $22.95 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,989 a month in wages, which is 75% of the $2,662 monthly median income of Ephrata households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Washington's minimum wage is $17.13 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.

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