Mobility Assistance in Fort Leonard Wood, MO

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Fort Leonard Wood, MO: the local picture

0.0%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (28% in Pulaski County)

0

residents 85 or older (0.0% of all residents)

1.2 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Fort Leonard Wood)

29%

of residents 65+ report a disability (49% in Pulaski County)

About 0 Fort Leonard Wood residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (0.0%; 28% in Pulaski County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Fort Leonard Wood that list physical therapy include Elara Caring and Integrity Home Care + Hospice; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Fort Leonard Wood compared with Pulaski County and Missouri

Census figure	Fort Leonard Wood	Pulaski County	Missouri
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	0.0%	28%	21%
Residents 85 or older	0.0%	1.2%	2.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	0.0%	11%	6.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability	29%	49%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	0.0%	31%	30%
Households with no vehicle	5.6%	3.2%	6.6%

Older residents in towns around Fort Leonard Wood

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
St. Robert, MO	5.0 mi	700	17%
Waynesville, MO	6.6 mi	934	24%
Licking, MO	23 mi	400	26%
Rolla, MO	24 mi	2,865	26%
Lebanon, MO	30 mi	2,587	33%
St. James, MO	33 mi	898	22%

Home health agencies serving Fort Leonard Wood (therapy needs a doctor’s order)

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring	Jefferson City, MO	57 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(800) 690-1753
Integrity Home Care + Hospice	Springfield, MO	74 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(417) 889-9773
Phelps Health Home Health And Hospice	Rolla, MO	24 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(573) 364-2425

Emergency hospitals near Fort Leonard Wood

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
General Leonard Wood Ach (Ft Leonard Wood)	Fort Leonard Wood, MO	1.2 mi	not rated	(573) 596-0035
Phelps County Regional Medical Center	Rolla, MO	24 mi	2 of 5	(573) 458-8899

Straight-line miles from the center of Fort Leonard Wood. 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 Fort Leonard Wood

At the Missouri median aide wage of $15.90 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,378 a month in wages. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Missouri's minimum wage is $15.00 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 Consumer Directed Services in Missouri: how a relative becomes a paid caregiver.

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 Fort Leonard Wood: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Fort Leonard Wood?

At the Missouri median aide wage of $15.90 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,378 a month in wages. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Missouri's minimum wage is $15.00 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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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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