Mobility Assistance in Grand Island, NE

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Grand Island, NE: the local picture

20%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs

1,163

residents 85 or older (2.2% of all residents)

1.6 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Grand Island)

35%

of residents 65+ report a disability

About 1,487 Grand Island residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (20%). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

1,163 residents are 85 or older. Ask any caregiver who will help with transfers how they were trained.

Home health agencies serving Grand Island that list physical therapy include Good Samaritan Society Home Health and Chi Health At Home - Grand Island; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Grand Island compared with Nebraska

Census figure	Grand Island	Nebraska
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	20%	18%
Residents 85 or older	2.2%	2.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	7.0%	5.2%
Residents 65+ with a disability	35%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	35%	31%
Households with no vehicle	7.3%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$45,630	—

Older residents in towns around Grand Island

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Aurora, NE	19 mi	976	10%
St. Paul, NE	21 mi	697	27%
Hastings, NE	23 mi	4,646	20%
Central City, NE	23 mi	641	18%
York, NE	40 mi	1,607	24%
Kearney, NE	41 mi	5,546	19%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Good Samaritan Society Home Health	Hastings, NE	23 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(308) 382-4054
Chi Health At Home - Grand Island	Grand Island, NE	1.6 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(308) 398-2600
Eventide Home Health Care	Lincoln, NE	89 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(402) 420-2273
Angels Care Progressive Home Health	Grand Island, NE	0.9 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(308) 589-0170
Brookestone Home Health & Hospice	Kearney, NE	42 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(308) 995-4375
Pediatric Home Service	Grand Island, NE	1.6 mi	not rated	nursing, home health aides	(308) 382-1884

Emergency hospitals near Grand Island

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Chi Health St. Francis	Grand Island, NE	1.6 mi	4 of 5	(308) 384-4600
Grand Island Regional Medical Center	Grand Island, NE	1.6 mi	2 of 5	(308) 675-5000

Straight-line miles from the center of Grand Island. 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 Grand Island

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 40% of the $3,803 monthly median income of Grand Island 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 Grand Island: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Grand Island?

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 40% of the $3,803 monthly median income of Grand Island 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 Grand Island, NE