Mobility Assistance in Gothenburg, NE

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Gothenburg, NE: the local picture

23%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (18% in Dawson County)

126

residents 85 or older (3.7% of all residents)

1.1 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Gothenburg)

34%

of residents 65+ report a disability (40% in Dawson County)

About 158 Gothenburg residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (23%; 18% in Dawson County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Gothenburg that list physical therapy include Angels Care Progressive Home Health and Brookestone Home Health & Hospice; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Gothenburg compared with Dawson County and Nebraska

Census figure	Gothenburg	Dawson County	Nebraska
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	23%	18%	18%
Residents 85 or older	3.7%	1.8%	2.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	12%	5.6%	5.2%
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	40%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	36%	31%	31%
Households with no vehicle	4.0%	5.2%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$48,712	$46,850	—

Older residents in towns around Gothenburg

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Cozad, NE	9.8 mi	1,015	12%
Lexington, NE	24 mi	1,013	28%
North Platte, NE	34 mi	4,563	26%
Broken Bow, NE	43 mi	675	29%
Holdrege, NE	53 mi	1,208	22%
McCook, NE	55 mi	1,518	21%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Angels Care Progressive Home Health	Grand Island, NE	95 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(308) 589-0170
Brookestone Home Health & Hospice	Kearney, NE	55 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(308) 995-4375
Central Plains Home Health	Cozad, NE	9.5 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(308) 784-4630

Emergency hospitals near Gothenburg

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Gothenburg Health	Gothenburg, NE	1.1 mi	not rated	(308) 537-3661
Cozad Community Hospital	Cozad, NE	9.5 mi	not rated	(308) 784-2261

Straight-line miles from the center of Gothenburg. 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 Gothenburg

At the Nebraska median aide wage of $17.38 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,506 a month in wages, which is 37% of the $4,059 monthly median income of Gothenburg households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Nebraska'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 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 Gothenburg: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Gothenburg?

At the Nebraska median aide wage of $17.38 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,506 a month in wages, which is 37% of the $4,059 monthly median income of Gothenburg households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Nebraska'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; 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 Gothenburg, NE