Mobility Assistance in Marlow, OK: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Marlow, OK: the local picture

48%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (32% in Stephens County)

232

residents 85 or older (5.2% of all residents)

8.6 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Duncan)

58%

of residents 65+ report a disability (47% in Stephens County)

About 304 Marlow residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (48%; 32% in Stephens County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Marlow that list physical therapy include Health Watch Health Care Of Duncan, LLC and Elara Caring Iv; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Marlow compared with Stephens County and Oklahoma

Census figure	Marlow	Stephens County	Oklahoma
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	48%	32%	26%
Residents 85 or older	5.2%	2.5%	1.6%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	3.1%	8.0%	7.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability	58%	47%	41%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	49%	28%	30%
Households with no vehicle	6.0%	5.7%	5.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$55,701	$52,926	—

Older residents in towns around Marlow

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Duncan, OK	10 mi	4,797	29%
Elgin, OK	22 mi	280	45%
Lindsay, OK	24 mi	345	32%
Lawton, OK	26 mi	11,332	29%
Chickasha, OK	28 mi	2,689	35%
Anadarko, OK	34 mi	688	35%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Health Watch Health Care Of Duncan, LLC	Duncan, OK	8.6 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(580) 251-9536
Elara Caring Iv	Chickasha, OK	27 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(405) 224-0012
Elara Caring Xxiii	Ada, OK	73 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(580) 332-2720
Memorial Home Health	Lawton, OK	24 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(580) 585-5575
Carter Healthcare Of Southwest Oklahoma, LLC	Lawton, OK	28 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy	(580) 353-0377
A Path Of Care Home Health Vi, LLC	Lawton, OK	28 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(580) 492-6166

Emergency hospitals near Marlow

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Duncan Regional Hospital, Inc	Duncan, OK	8.6 mi	3 of 5	(580) 252-5300
Lindsay Municipal Hospital	Lindsay, OK	24 mi	not rated	(405) 756-1404

Straight-line miles from the center of Marlow. 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 Marlow

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 25% of the $4,642 monthly median income of Marlow 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 Marlow: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Marlow?

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 25% of the $4,642 monthly median income of Marlow 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; 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 Marlow, OK