Mobility Assistance in Gretna, NE: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Gretna, NE: the local picture

32%

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

90

residents 85 or older (1.0% of all residents)

7.6 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Omaha)

41%

of residents 65+ report a disability (31% in Sarpy County)

About 302 Gretna residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (32%; 20% in Sarpy County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Gretna that list physical therapy include Prime Home Care and Centerwell Home Health; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Gretna compared with Sarpy County and Nebraska

Census figure	Gretna	Sarpy County	Nebraska
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	32%	20%	18%
Residents 85 or older	1.0%	1.2%	2.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.0%	5.3%	5.2%
Residents 65+ with a disability	41%	31%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	43%	26%	31%
Households with no vehicle	5.5%	3.0%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$60,809	$70,972	—

Older residents in towns around Gretna

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Chalco, NE	4.9 mi	1,085	23%
Papillion, NE	6.3 mi	4,162	23%
La Vista, NE	7.7 mi	1,995	22%
Ralston, NE	9.7 mi	1,048	23%
Ashland, NE	11 mi	405	11%
Omaha, NE	12 mi	70,865	18%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Prime Home Care	La Vista, NE	7.8 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(402) 390-2492
Centerwell Home Health	Omaha, NE	10 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(402) 343-9433
Amedisys Home Health Of The Midlands	Omaha, NE	12 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(402) 342-5566
Heritage Oncare Home Health, LLC	Omaha, NE	7.6 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(402) 403-4330
Aveanna Home Health	Omaha, NE	8.3 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(402) 933-3360
Accentcare Home Health Of Nebraska	Omaha, NE	12 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(402) 999-6297

Emergency hospitals near Gretna

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Chi Health Lakeside	Omaha, NE	7.6 mi	4 of 5	(402) 717-8000
Nebraska Orthopaedic Hospital	Omaha, NE	8.3 mi	not rated	(402) 609-3000

Straight-line miles from the center of Gretna. 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 Gretna

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 30% of the $5,067 monthly median income of Gretna 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 Gretna: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Gretna?

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 30% of the $5,067 monthly median income of Gretna 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 Gretna, NE