Mobility Assistance in Marietta, OK

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Marietta, OK: the local picture

31%

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

56

residents 85 or older (2.0% of all residents)

0.7 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Marietta)

48%

of residents 65+ report a disability (42% in Love County)

About 101 Marietta residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (31%; 23% in Love County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Marietta that list physical therapy include Mays Housecall Home Health Of Durant and Angels Care Home Health X; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Marietta compared with Love County and Oklahoma

Census figure	Marietta	Love County	Oklahoma
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	31%	23%	26%
Residents 85 or older	2.0%	1.3%	1.6%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.0%	3.6%	7.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability	48%	42%	41%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	36%	25%	30%
Households with no vehicle	9.0%	3.2%	5.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$39,500	$63,203	—

Older residents in towns around Marietta

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Ardmore, OK	18 mi	4,085	30%
Lone Grove, OK	18 mi	743	35%
Gainesville, TX	21 mi	2,963	28%
Madill, OK	23 mi	613	40%
Whitesboro, TX	23 mi	714	32%
Pottsboro, TX	28 mi	540	29%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Mays Housecall Home Health Of Durant	Durant, OK	43 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(580) 924-4010
Angels Care Home Health X	Durant, OK	43 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy	(580) 931-3055
Elara Caring Xxiii	Ada, OK	63 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(580) 332-2720
Home Therapy Austin	Austin, TX	251 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(512) 637-1550
Ideal Home Care, L.P.	Ardmore, OK	16 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(580) 226-2323
Amedisys Home Health	Durant, OK	43 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(580) 317-8079

Emergency hospitals near Marietta

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Mercy Hospital Marietta	Marietta, OK	0.7 mi	not rated	(580) 276-3347
Mercy Hospital Ardmore, Inc	Ardmore, OK	16 mi	4 of 5	(580) 223-5400

Straight-line miles from the center of Marietta. 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 Marietta

At the Oklahoma median aide wage of $13.32 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,154 a month in wages, which is 35% of the $3,292 monthly median income of Marietta households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Oklahoma'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 Marietta: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Marietta?

At the Oklahoma median aide wage of $13.32 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,154 a month in wages, which is 35% of the $3,292 monthly median income of Marietta households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Oklahoma'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.

Mobility Assistance at Home in Marietta, OK