Mobility Assistance in Kansas City, KS

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Kansas City, KS: the local picture

25%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs

1,936

residents 85 or older (1.2% of all residents)

1.3 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Kansas City)

37%

of residents 65+ report a disability

About 5,108 Kansas City residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (25%). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

1,936 residents are 85 or older. Ask any caregiver who will help with transfers how they were trained.

Home health agencies serving Kansas City that list physical therapy include Elara Caring and Phoenix Home Care; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Kansas City compared with Kansas

Census figure	Kansas City	Kansas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	25%	20%
Residents 85 or older	1.2%	2.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.8%	5.6%
Residents 65+ with a disability	37%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	33%	30%
Households with no vehicle	7.3%	5.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$50,044	—

Older residents in towns around Kansas City

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Edwardsville, KS	5.1 mi	756	17%
Parkville, MO	6.7 mi	1,088	5.0%
Riverside, MO	6.8 mi	502	16%
Merriam, KS	7.7 mi	2,070	16%
Bonner Springs, KS	7.7 mi	1,098	18%
Shawnee, KS	8.0 mi	10,385	14%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring	Topeka, KS	54 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(785) 354-0767
Phoenix Home Care	Overland Park, KS	8.0 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(913) 384-2273
Saint Lukes Home Care	Kansas City, MO	9.2 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(816) 756-1160
Centerwell Home Health	Overland Park, KS	14 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(913) 906-0522
Faith Home Healthcare, Inc	Overland Park, KS	14 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(913) 296-7636
Adventhealth Home Health	Shawnee Mission, KS	9.6 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(913) 676-2163

Emergency hospitals near Kansas City

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Providence Medical Center	Kansas City, KS	1.3 mi	3 of 5	(913) 596-4000
University Of Kansas Hospital	Kansas City, KS	1.8 mi	5 of 5	(913) 588-5000

Straight-line miles from the center of Kansas City. 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 Kansas City

At the Kansas median aide wage of $15.03 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,303 a month in wages, which is 31% of the $4,170 monthly median income of Kansas City households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Kansas'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 Kansas City: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Kansas City?

At the Kansas median aide wage of $15.03 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,303 a month in wages, which is 31% of the $4,170 monthly median income of Kansas City households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Kansas'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 Kansas City, KS