Mobility Assistance in Le Mars, IA: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Le Mars, IA: the local picture

22%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (15% in Plymouth County)

237

residents 85 or older (2.2% of all residents)

1.0 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Le Mars)

35%

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

About 391 Le Mars residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (22%; 15% in Plymouth County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Le Mars that list physical therapy include Aveanna Healthcare and Floyd Valley Hospital Community Health Services; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Le Mars compared with Plymouth County and Iowa

Census figure	Le Mars	Plymouth County	Iowa
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	22%	15%	17%
Residents 85 or older	2.2%	2.4%	2.3%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.7%	3.5%	5.1%
Residents 65+ with a disability	35%	27%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	42%	31%	31%
Households with no vehicle	5.8%	3.8%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$42,768	$56,204	—

Older residents in towns around Le Mars

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Orange City, IA	16 mi	1,082	6.9%
Sioux Center, IA	20 mi	1,060	14%
Hawarden, IA	22 mi	452	23%
Sioux City, IA	23 mi	12,804	19%
North Sioux City, SD	24 mi	640	5.9%
South Sioux City, NE	25 mi	1,535	16%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Aveanna Healthcare	Sioux City, IA	21 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(712) 233-5494
Floyd Valley Hospital Community Health Services	Le Mars, IA	1.0 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(712) 546-3335
Orange City Home Health	Orange City, IA	17 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(712) 737-5279
Unitypoint At Home	Sioux City, IA	21 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(712) 279-3279
Sioux Center Home Health And Hospice	Sioux Center, IA	21 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(712) 722-8108
Wel-Home Health Of Sergeant Bluff	Sergeant Bluff, IA	28 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(712) 943-7644

Emergency hospitals near Le Mars

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Floyd Valley Healthcare	Le Mars, IA	1.0 mi	3 of 5	(712) 546-7871
Orange City Area Health System	Orange City, IA	17 mi	3 of 5	(712) 737-2000

Straight-line miles from the center of Le Mars. 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 Le Mars

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 $3,564 monthly median income of Le Mars 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 Le Mars: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Le Mars?

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 $3,564 monthly median income of Le Mars 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 Le Mars, IA