Mobility Assistance in Hickman, NE: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Hickman, NE: the local picture

25%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (18% in Lancaster County)

32

residents 85 or older (1.1% of all residents)

11 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Lincoln)

37%

of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in Lancaster County)

About 72 Hickman residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (25%; 18% in Lancaster County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

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

Hickman compared with Lancaster County and Nebraska

Census figure	Hickman	Lancaster County	Nebraska
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	25%	18%	18%
Residents 85 or older	1.1%	1.7%	2.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	7.2%	5.4%	5.2%
Residents 65+ with a disability	37%	30%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	38%	29%	31%
Households with no vehicle	4.5%	6.2%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$43,750	$63,317	—

Older residents in towns around Hickman

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Lincoln, NE	13 mi	43,734	18%
Crete, NE	17 mi	959	19%
Waverly, NE	20 mi	828	0.0%
Milford, NE	25 mi	404	16%
Beatrice, NE	25 mi	2,622	23%
Seward, NE	31 mi	1,320	20%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Eventide Home Health Care	Lincoln, NE	13 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(402) 420-2273
Centerwell Home Health	Lincoln, NE	13 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(402) 434-8081
Chi Health At Home - Lincoln	Lincoln, NE	13 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(402) 219-7043
Elite Professionals Home Care Company	Lincoln, NE	9.1 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(402) 464-2422
Interim Healthcare	Lincoln, NE	9.1 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(402) 421-7920
Angels Care Home Health	Omaha, NE	51 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(402) 934-4752

Emergency hospitals near Hickman

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Bryan Medical Center	Lincoln, NE	11 mi	3 of 5	(402) 481-1111
Chi Health St. Elizabeth	Lincoln, NE	13 mi	4 of 5	(402) 219-7700

Straight-line miles from the center of Hickman. 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 Hickman

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 41% of the $3,646 monthly median income of Hickman 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 Hickman: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Hickman?

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 41% of the $3,646 monthly median income of Hickman 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 (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 Hickman, NE