Mobility Assistance in Hays, KS: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Hays, KS: the local picture

17%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (17% in Ellis County)

598

residents 85 or older (2.8% of all residents)

0.7 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Hays)

30%

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

About 547 Hays residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (17%; 17% in Ellis County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Hays that list physical therapy include Good Samaritan Home Health Of Central Kansas and Guardian Home Care, LLC; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Hays compared with Ellis County and Kansas

Census figure	Hays	Ellis County	Kansas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	17%	17%	20%
Residents 85 or older	2.8%	2.8%	2.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.1%	7.8%	5.6%
Residents 65+ with a disability	30%	31%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	33%	30%
Households with no vehicle	4.2%	3.8%	5.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$44,827	$46,379	—

Older residents in towns around Hays

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Russell, KS	25 mi	1,030	26%
Hoisington, KS	39 mi	503	19%
Great Bend, KS	46 mi	2,705	21%
Larned, KS	50 mi	899	34%
Ellsworth, KS	60 mi	537	24%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Good Samaritan Home Health Of Central Kansas	Hays, KS	0.7 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(785) 621-2499
Guardian Home Care, LLC	Norton, KS	73 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(785) 622-4254
Angels Care Home Health Of Dodge City	Wa Keeney, KS	32 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy	(620) 225-5400
Lincoln Park Home Health	Salina, KS	91 mi	1.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(785) 420-0095

Emergency hospitals near Hays

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Hays Medical Center	Hays, KS	0.7 mi	3 of 5	(785) 623-5000
Rooks County Health Center	Plainville, KS	24 mi	not rated	(785) 688-4401

Straight-line miles from the center of Hays. 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 Hays

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 35% of the $3,736 monthly median income of Hays 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 Hays: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Hays?

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 35% of the $3,736 monthly median income of Hays 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.

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