Mobility Assistance in Hinton, OK: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Hinton, OK: the local picture

24%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (32% in Caddo County)

32

residents 85 or older (0.7% of all residents)

20 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Weatherford)

31%

of residents 65+ report a disability (46% in Caddo County)

About 96 Hinton residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (24%; 32% in Caddo 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 Hinton that list physical therapy include Elara Caring Xxiv and Ally Home Health LLC; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Hinton compared with Caddo County and Oklahoma

Census figure	Hinton	Caddo County	Oklahoma
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	24%	32%	26%
Residents 85 or older	0.7%	1.7%	1.6%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	3.7%	6.6%	7.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability	31%	46%	41%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	33%	30%
Households with no vehicle	5.5%	6.9%	5.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$36,442	$37,705	—

Older residents in towns around Hinton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Weatherford, OK	19 mi	1,491	26%
El Reno, OK	22 mi	2,524	37%
Watonga, OK	25 mi	340	13%
Anadarko, OK	30 mi	688	35%
Yukon, OK	33 mi	4,602	26%
Kingfisher, OK	34 mi	887	14%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring Xxiv	Lawton, OK	61 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(580) 510-8006
Ally Home Health LLC	Binger, OK	13 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(405) 656-2203
Traditions Health Of Enid	Enid, OK	69 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(580) 233-4217
Carter Healthcare Of Central Oklahoma, LLC	Oklahoma City, OK	41 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(405) 947-7700
Angels Care Home Health Of Oklahoma	Oklahoma City, OK	45 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(405) 767-9555
Mercy Home Health	Oklahoma City, OK	46 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(405) 486-8600

Emergency hospitals near Hinton

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Weatherford Regional Hospital, Inc Of Weatherford	Weatherford, OK	20 mi	not rated	(580) 772-5551
Mercy Hospital Watonga, Inc	Watonga, OK	25 mi	not rated	(580) 623-7211

Straight-line miles from the center of Hinton. 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 Hinton

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 38% of the $3,037 monthly median income of Hinton 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 Hinton: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Hinton?

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 38% of the $3,037 monthly median income of Hinton 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; 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 Hinton, OK