Mobility Assistance in Hillsboro, KS

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Hillsboro, KS: the local picture

18%

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

95

residents 85 or older (3.5% of all residents)

9.7 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Marion)

35%

of residents 65+ report a disability (28% in Marion County)

About 73 Hillsboro residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (18%; 17% in Marion County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Hillsboro that list physical therapy include Marion County Home Care Services and Traditions Health; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Hillsboro compared with Marion County and Kansas

Census figure	Hillsboro	Marion County	Kansas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	18%	17%	20%
Residents 85 or older	3.5%	3.3%	2.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.8%	3.2%	5.6%
Residents 65+ with a disability	35%	28%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	27%	33%	30%
Households with no vehicle	4.7%	3.5%	5.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$51,518	$53,661	—

Older residents in towns around Hillsboro

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Hesston, KS	19 mi	1,030	33%
Newton, KS	23 mi	3,436	17%
McPherson, KS	25 mi	2,315	16%
Halstead, KS	29 mi	554	6.7%
Lindsborg, KS	30 mi	775	12%
Valley Center, KS	37 mi	1,469	23%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Marion County Home Care Services	Marion, KS	9.7 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(620) 382-3690
Traditions Health	Wichita, KS	43 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(316) 866-2929
Phoenix Home Care	Wichita, KS	43 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(316) 688-5511
Nmc Health Home Care	Newton, KS	23 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(316) 283-8220
Enhabit Home Health	Wichita, KS	43 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(316) 267-4663
Interim Healthcare Of Wichita	Wichita, KS	47 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(316) 265-4295

Emergency hospitals near Hillsboro

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
St Luke Hospital & Living Center	Marion, KS	9.7 mi	not rated	(620) 382-2177
Mercy Hospital, Inc	Moundridge, KS	20 mi	not rated	(620) 345-6391

Straight-line miles from the center of Hillsboro. 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 Hillsboro

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 30% of the $4,293 monthly median income of Hillsboro 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 Hillsboro: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Hillsboro?

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 30% of the $4,293 monthly median income of Hillsboro 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.

Mobility Assistance at Home in Hillsboro, KS