Mobility Assistance in Jesup, IA: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Jesup, IA: the local picture

14%

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

81

residents 85 or older (3.2% of all residents)

9.5 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Independence)

31%

of residents 65+ report a disability (31% in Buchanan County)

About 52 Jesup residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (14%; 17% in Buchanan County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Jesup that list physical therapy include Centerwell Home Health and Mercyone Waterloo Home Health Care; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Jesup compared with Buchanan County and Iowa

Census figure	Jesup	Buchanan County	Iowa
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	14%	17%	17%
Residents 85 or older	3.2%	2.0%	2.3%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.0%	3.0%	5.1%
Residents 65+ with a disability	31%	31%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	33%	31%
Households with no vehicle	6.5%	6.6%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$72,625	$48,094	—

Older residents in towns around Jesup

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Independence, IA	8.3 mi	1,287	20%
Evansdale, IA	10 mi	998	9.2%
Waterloo, IA	15 mi	11,387	21%
Oelwein, IA	16 mi	1,348	25%
Hudson, IA	20 mi	467	14%
Cedar Falls, IA	20 mi	6,557	15%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Hiawatha, IA	36 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(319) 393-4742
Mercyone Waterloo Home Health Care	Waterloo, IA	14 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(319) 272-5050
Unitypoint At Home	Waterloo, IA	14 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(319) 235-3702
Gundersen Palmer Lutheran Hosp & Clin-Home Health	West Union, IA	35 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(563) 422-6267

Emergency hospitals near Jesup

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Buchanan County Health Center	Independence, IA	9.5 mi	not rated	(319) 332-0999
Allen Hospital	Waterloo, IA	14 mi	3 of 5	(319) 235-3941

Straight-line miles from the center of Jesup. 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 Jesup

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 25% of the $6,052 monthly median income of Jesup 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 Jesup: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Jesup?

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 25% of the $6,052 monthly median income of Jesup 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 (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.

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