Mobility Assistance in Jefferson, IA

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Jefferson, IA: the local picture

26%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (21% in Greene County)

231

residents 85 or older (5.6% of all residents)

0.8 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Jefferson)

40%

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

About 318 Jefferson residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (26%; 21% in Greene County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Jefferson that list physical therapy include St Anthony Regional Hospital And Nursing Home and Carroll Area Nursing Services; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Jefferson compared with Greene County and Iowa

Census figure	Jefferson	Greene County	Iowa
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	26%	21%	17%
Residents 85 or older	5.6%	3.3%	2.3%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.6%	4.8%	5.1%
Residents 65+ with a disability	40%	37%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	33%	31%
Households with no vehicle	4.1%	3.2%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$42,500	$46,319	—

Older residents in towns around Jefferson

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Perry, IA	19 mi	1,200	35%
Carroll, IA	25 mi	2,456	17%
Boone, IA	26 mi	2,272	22%
Madrid, IA	30 mi	566	29%
Adel, IA	34 mi	792	9.3%
Fort Dodge, IA	36 mi	4,713	19%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
St Anthony Regional Hospital And Nursing Home	Carroll, IA	25 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(712) 794-5279
Carroll Area Nursing Services	Carroll, IA	25 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(712) 792-1111
Unitypoint At Home	Urbandale, IA	43 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(515) 557-3100
Iowa Home Care, L L C	West Des Moines, IA	43 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(515) 222-9995

Emergency hospitals near Jefferson

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Greene County Medical Center	Jefferson, IA	0.8 mi	not rated	(515) 386-2114
Dallas County Hospital	Perry, IA	19 mi	not rated	(515) 465-3547

Straight-line miles from the center of Jefferson. 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 Jefferson

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 42% of the $3,542 monthly median income of Jefferson 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 Jefferson: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Jefferson?

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 42% of the $3,542 monthly median income of Jefferson 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 Jefferson, IA