Mobility Assistance in Macon, MO: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Macon, MO: the local picture

25%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (23% in Macon County)

159

residents 85 or older (2.9% of all residents)

0.6 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Macon)

39%

of residents 65+ report a disability (35% in Macon County)

About 286 Macon residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (25%; 23% in Macon County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Macon that list physical therapy include Centerwell Home Health and Elite Home Health; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Macon compared with Macon County and Missouri

Census figure	Macon	Macon County	Missouri
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	25%	23%	21%
Residents 85 or older	2.9%	3.0%	2.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	10%	7.9%	6.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability	39%	35%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	33%	30%	30%
Households with no vehicle	4.9%	5.8%	6.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$38,725	$39,974	—

Older residents in towns around Macon

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Moberly, MO	22 mi	2,295	29%
Kirksville, MO	32 mi	2,261	26%
Brookfield, MO	32 mi	998	17%
Monroe City, MO	40 mi	509	36%
Centralia, MO	41 mi	986	26%
Fayette, MO	43 mi	352	21%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Columbia, MO	56 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(573) 256-4705
Elite Home Health	Kirksville, MO	32 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(660) 627-2787
Elara Caring	Jefferson City, MO	81 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(800) 690-1753
Angels Care Home Health	Moberly, MO	22 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(660) 263-1517
Orthopaedic And Medical Home Health, LLC	Columbia, MO	56 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(573) 474-1786
Serve Link Home Care, Inc	Trenton, MO	65 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(660) 359-4218

Emergency hospitals near Macon

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Macon County Samaritan Memorial Hospital	Macon, MO	0.6 mi	2 of 5	(660) 385-8700
Moberly Regional Medical Center	Moberly, MO	22 mi	2 of 5	(660) 263-8400

Straight-line miles from the center of Macon. 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 Macon

At the Missouri median aide wage of $15.90 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,378 a month in wages, which is 43% of the $3,227 monthly median income of Macon households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Missouri's minimum wage is $15.00 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 Consumer Directed Services in Missouri: how a relative becomes a paid caregiver.

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 Macon: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Macon?

At the Missouri median aide wage of $15.90 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,378 a month in wages, which is 43% of the $3,227 monthly median income of Macon households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Missouri's minimum wage is $15.00 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 Macon, MO