Mobility Assistance in Hennessey, OK

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Hennessey, OK: the local picture

22%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (19% in Kingfisher County)

34

residents 85 or older (1.3% of all residents)

17 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Kingfisher)

29%

of residents 65+ report a disability (35% in Kingfisher County)

About 72 Hennessey residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (22%; 19% in Kingfisher County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Hennessey that list physical therapy include Traditions Health Of Enid and A Path Of Care Home Health I, Inc; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Hennessey compared with Kingfisher County and Oklahoma

Census figure	Hennessey	Kingfisher County	Oklahoma
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	22%	19%	26%
Residents 85 or older	1.3%	2.0%	1.6%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	8.4%	7.3%	7.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability	29%	35%	41%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	31%	30%
Households with no vehicle	0.7%	4.1%	5.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$82,891	$49,972	—

Older residents in towns around Hennessey

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Kingfisher, OK	18 mi	887	14%
Enid, OK	21 mi	8,087	32%
Piedmont, OK	31 mi	1,209	22%
Guthrie, OK	32 mi	2,296	27%
Watonga, OK	33 mi	340	13%
Fairview, OK	34 mi	629	30%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Traditions Health Of Enid	Enid, OK	21 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(580) 233-4217
A Path Of Care Home Health I, Inc	Ada, OK	114 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(405) 321-7400
Elara Caring V	Enid, OK	20 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(580) 213-3333
Amedisys Home Health	Oklahoma City, OK	38 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(405) 748-7104
Angels Care Home Health Of Oklahoma	Oklahoma City, OK	43 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(405) 767-9555
Choice Homecare Of Oklahoma	Broken Arrow, OK	117 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(918) 682-9172

Emergency hospitals near Hennessey

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Mercy Hospital Kingfisher, Inc	Kingfisher, OK	17 mi	not rated	(405) 375-3141
Integris Health Enid Hospital	Enid, OK	21 mi	3 of 5	(580) 233-2300

Straight-line miles from the center of Hennessey. 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 Hennessey

At the Oklahoma median aide wage of $13.32 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,154 a month in wages, which is 17% of the $6,908 monthly median income of Hennessey households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Oklahoma'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 Hennessey: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Hennessey?

At the Oklahoma median aide wage of $13.32 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,154 a month in wages, which is 17% of the $6,908 monthly median income of Hennessey households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Oklahoma'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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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 Hennessey, OK