Mobility Assistance in Frederick, OK

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Frederick, OK: the local picture

32%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (39% in Tillman County)

35

residents 85 or older (1.0% of all residents)

22 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Electra)

41%

of residents 65+ report a disability (50% in Tillman County)

About 205 Frederick residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (32%; 39% in Tillman County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Frederick that list physical therapy include Elara Caring Xxiv and Elara Caring Xx; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Frederick compared with Tillman County and Oklahoma

Census figure	Frederick	Tillman County	Oklahoma
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	32%	39%	26%
Residents 85 or older	1.0%	1.3%	1.6%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	14%	12%	7.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability	41%	50%	41%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	48%	41%	30%
Households with no vehicle	13%	9.6%	5.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$31,702	$35,469	—

Older residents in towns around Frederick

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Vernon, TX	23 mi	1,928	29%
Altus, OK	28 mi	2,575	37%
Cache, OK	28 mi	483	32%
Burkburnett, TX	31 mi	2,063	31%
Iowa Park, TX	32 mi	1,206	43%
Lawton, OK	37 mi	11,332	29%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring Xxiv	Lawton, OK	36 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(580) 510-8006
Elara Caring Xx	Oklahoma City, OK	114 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(405) 949-9984
Health Watch Health Care Of Altus, LLC	Altus, OK	28 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, home health aides	(580) 379-9770
Jackson County Memorial Hospital Authority	Altus, OK	28 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(580) 379-6900
Carter Healthcare Of Southwest Oklahoma, LLC	Lawton, OK	36 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy	(580) 353-0377
Memorial Home Health	Lawton, OK	39 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(580) 585-5575

Emergency hospitals near Frederick

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Electra Memorial Hospital	Electra, TX	22 mi	not rated	(940) 495-3981
Wilbarger General Hospital	Vernon, TX	23 mi	not rated	(940) 552-9351

Straight-line miles from the center of Frederick. 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 Frederick

At the Oklahoma median aide wage of $13.32 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,154 a month in wages, which is 44% of the $2,642 monthly median income of Frederick households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Oklahoma'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 Frederick: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Frederick?

At the Oklahoma median aide wage of $13.32 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,154 a month in wages, which is 44% of the $2,642 monthly median income of Frederick households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Oklahoma'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 Frederick, OK