Mobility Assistance in Goodland, KS

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Goodland, KS: the local picture

36%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (27% in Sherman County)

83

residents 85 or older (2.0% of all residents)

0.1 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Goodland)

50%

of residents 65+ report a disability (46% in Sherman County)

About 230 Goodland residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (36%; 27% in Sherman County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Goodland that list physical therapy include Good Samaritan Northwest Kansas Home Health and L & C Home Health Agency Inc; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Goodland compared with Sherman County and Kansas

Census figure	Goodland	Sherman County	Kansas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	36%	27%	20%
Residents 85 or older	2.0%	2.3%	2.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	20%	15%	5.6%
Residents 65+ with a disability	50%	46%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	33%	20%	30%
Households with no vehicle	3.8%	3.4%	5.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$51,149	$54,375	—

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Good Samaritan Northwest Kansas Home Health	St Francis, KS	25 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, home health aides	(785) 332-3588
L & C Home Health Agency Inc	Colby, KS	36 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(785) 465-7444

Emergency hospitals near Goodland

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Goodland Regional Medical Center	Goodland, KS	0.1 mi	2 of 5	(785) 890-3625
Cheyenne County Hospital	St Francis, KS	25 mi	not rated	(785) 332-2104

Straight-line miles from the center of Goodland. 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 Goodland

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 31% of the $4,262 monthly median income of Goodland 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 Goodland: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Goodland?

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 31% of the $4,262 monthly median income of Goodland 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 Goodland, KS