Mobility Assistance in Moberly, MO: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Moberly, MO: the local picture

29%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (24% in Randolph County)

327

residents 85 or older (2.4% of all residents)

0.1 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Moberly)

43%

of residents 65+ report a disability (40% in Randolph County)

About 569 Moberly residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (29%; 24% in Randolph County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

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

Moberly compared with Randolph County and Missouri

Census figure	Moberly	Randolph County	Missouri
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	29%	24%	21%
Residents 85 or older	2.4%	2.2%	2.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	8.6%	7.2%	6.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability	43%	40%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	47%	35%	30%
Households with no vehicle	9.5%	6.4%	6.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$32,055	$36,063	—

Older residents in towns around Moberly

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Centralia, MO	22 mi	986	26%
Macon, MO	22 mi	1,282	25%
Fayette, MO	23 mi	352	21%
Columbia, MO	33 mi	14,883	17%
Mexico, MO	35 mi	2,173	30%
Boonville, MO	36 mi	1,531	31%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Columbia, MO	34 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(573) 256-4705
Elara Caring	Jefferson City, MO	59 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(800) 690-1753
Phoenix Home Care	Jefferson City, MO	62 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(573) 635-3900
Angels Care Home Health	Moberly, MO	0.1 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(660) 263-1517
Hometown Homecare	Fayette, MO	22 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(660) 248-2100
Orthopaedic And Medical Home Health, LLC	Columbia, MO	34 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(573) 474-1786

Emergency hospitals near Moberly

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Moberly Regional Medical Center	Moberly, MO	0.1 mi	2 of 5	(660) 263-8400
Macon County Samaritan Memorial Hospital	Macon, MO	23 mi	2 of 5	(660) 385-8700

Straight-line miles from the center of Moberly. 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 Moberly

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 52% of the $2,671 monthly median income of Moberly 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 Moberly: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Moberly?

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 52% of the $2,671 monthly median income of Moberly 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.

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