Mobility Assistance in Iowa Falls, IA

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Iowa Falls, IA: the local picture

26%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (16% in Hardin County)

261

residents 85 or older (5.2% of all residents)

0.4 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Iowa Falls)

38%

of residents 65+ report a disability (27% in Hardin County)

About 287 Iowa Falls residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (26%; 16% in Hardin County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Iowa Falls that list physical therapy include Good Samaritan Society-Home Care and Mary Greeley Home Health Services; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Iowa Falls compared with Hardin County and Iowa

Census figure	Iowa Falls	Hardin County	Iowa
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	26%	16%	17%
Residents 85 or older	5.2%	3.4%	2.3%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	13%	5.5%	5.1%
Residents 65+ with a disability	38%	27%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	36%	28%	31%
Households with no vehicle	9.3%	5.3%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$51,000	$54,750	—

Older residents in towns around Iowa Falls

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Eldora, IA	14 mi	481	15%
Hampton, IA	16 mi	981	15%
Grundy Center, IA	27 mi	629	13%
Clarion, IA	28 mi	539	19%
Story City, IA	28 mi	722	13%
Webster City, IA	28 mi	1,463	27%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Good Samaritan Society-Home Care	Indianola, IA	85 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(515) 961-2596
Mary Greeley Home Health Services	Ames, IA	37 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(515) 239-6730
Unitypoint At Home	Waterloo, IA	48 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(319) 235-3702
Iowa Home Care, L L C	West Des Moines, IA	71 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(515) 222-9995
Guthrie County Phns	Guthrie Center, IA	85 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(641) 747-3972
Greenbelt Home Care	Eldora, IA	14 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(641) 939-8444

Emergency hospitals near Iowa Falls

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Hansen Family Hospital	Iowa Falls, IA	0.4 mi	not rated	(641) 648-4631
Franklin General Hospital	Hampton, IA	16 mi	not rated	(641) 456-5000

Straight-line miles from the center of Iowa Falls. 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 Iowa Falls

At the Iowa median aide wage of $17.34 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,503 a month in wages, which is 35% of the $4,250 monthly median income of Iowa Falls households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Iowa'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 Iowa Falls: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Iowa Falls?

At the Iowa median aide wage of $17.34 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,503 a month in wages, which is 35% of the $4,250 monthly median income of Iowa Falls households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Iowa'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 Iowa Falls, IA