Mobility Assistance in Jay, OK: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Jay, OK: the local picture

41%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (22% in Delaware County)

54

residents 85 or older (2.0% of all residents)

12 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Grove)

54%

of residents 65+ report a disability (37% in Delaware County)

About 145 Jay residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (41%; 22% in Delaware County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Jay that list physical therapy include Elara Caring Xxv and Amedisys Home Health; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Jay compared with Delaware County and Oklahoma

Census figure	Jay	Delaware County	Oklahoma
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	41%	22%	26%
Residents 85 or older	2.0%	1.6%	1.6%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	12%	4.6%	7.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability	54%	37%	41%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	49%	29%	30%
Households with no vehicle	13%	4.0%	5.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$26,319	$51,497	—

Older residents in towns around Jay

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Grove, OK	11 mi	2,146	23%
Gentry, AR	21 mi	686	3.4%
Vinita, OK	21 mi	887	27%
Siloam Springs, AR	22 mi	1,977	25%
Gravette, AR	24 mi	552	25%
Anderson, MO	25 mi	379	19%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring Xxv	Tulsa, OK	67 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(918) 960-2888
Amedisys Home Health	Grove, OK	12 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(918) 787-9496
Integris Home Care Northeast	Miami, OK	31 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(918) 540-2577
Angels Care Home Health Of East Oklahoma	Broken Arrow, OK	62 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(918) 251-0952
Mays Housecall Home Health Of Vinita, LLC	Vinita, OK	24 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(918) 256-2270
Cherokee Nation Home Health Services, Inc.	Tahlequah, OK	37 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(918) 458-6102

Emergency hospitals near Jay

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Integris Grove Hospital	Grove, OK	12 mi	4 of 5	(918) 786-2243
Ozarks Community Hospital Of Gravette	Gravette, AR	18 mi	not rated	(479) 787-5291

Straight-line miles from the center of Jay. 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 Jay

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 53% of the $2,193 monthly median income of Jay 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 Jay: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Jay?

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 53% of the $2,193 monthly median income of Jay 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 Jay, OK