Mobility Assistance in Gray Summit, MO

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Gray Summit, MO: the local picture

15%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (20% in Franklin County)

30

residents 85 or older (1.0% of all residents)

11 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Washington)

23%

of residents 65+ report a disability (34% in Franklin County)

About 65 Gray Summit residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (15%; 20% in Franklin County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Gray Summit that list physical therapy include Elara Caring and Centerwell Home Health; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Gray Summit compared with Franklin County and Missouri

Census figure	Gray Summit	Franklin County	Missouri
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	15%	20%	21%
Residents 85 or older	1.0%	2.1%	2.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.6%	5.5%	6.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability	23%	34%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	35%	27%	30%
Households with no vehicle	0.8%	3.8%	6.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$31,717	$51,567	—

Older residents in towns around Gray Summit

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Villa Ridge, MO	3.8 mi	469	20%
Pacific, MO	4.4 mi	1,355	28%
Eureka, MO	9.8 mi	1,766	9.7%
Union, MO	10 mi	1,585	19%
Wildwood, MO	10 mi	7,286	7.5%
Washington, MO	11 mi	3,040	18%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring	Bridgeton, MO	28 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(800) 381-5931
Centerwell Home Health	Rolla, MO	63 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(573) 341-3456
Mercy Home Health	Saint Louis, MO	22 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(314) 729-4550
Apollo Medical	Saint Louis, MO	23 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(314) 692-0611
Bjc Home Care Services	Saint Louis, MO	23 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(314) 362-0200
Alternative Home Health Care	Washington, MO	11 mi	1 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(636) 432-0008

Emergency hospitals near Gray Summit

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Mercy Hospital Washington	Washington, MO	11 mi	4 of 5	(636) 239-8000
Progress West Hospital	Ofallon, MO	18 mi	4 of 5	(636) 344-2273

Straight-line miles from the center of Gray Summit. 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 Gray Summit

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, which is 52% of the $2,643 monthly median income of Gray Summit households headed by someone 65 or older. 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 Gray Summit: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Gray Summit?

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, which is 52% of the $2,643 monthly median income of Gray Summit households headed by someone 65 or older. 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; 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 Gray Summit, MO