Mobility Assistance in Monett, MO: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Monett, MO: the local picture

19%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (21% in Barry County)

411

residents 85 or older (4.2% of all residents)

0.1 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Monett)

33%

of residents 65+ report a disability (34% in Barry County)

About 333 Monett residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (19%; 21% in Barry County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Monett that list physical therapy include Amedisys Home Health Of Missouri and Phoenix Home Care And Hospice; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Monett compared with Barry County and Missouri

Census figure	Monett	Barry County	Missouri
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	19%	21%	21%
Residents 85 or older	4.2%	2.7%	2.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	10%	5.9%	6.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	34%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	24%	26%	30%
Households with no vehicle	4.7%	4.4%	6.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$36,471	$42,440	—

Older residents in towns around Monett

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Aurora, MO	12 mi	1,386	24%
Mount Vernon, MO	14 mi	889	28%
Marionville, MO	17 mi	440	25%
Cassville, MO	17 mi	732	21%
Granby, MO	19 mi	353	37%
Neosho, MO	25 mi	1,968	26%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Amedisys Home Health Of Missouri	Joplin, MO	34 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(417) 206-6500
Phoenix Home Care And Hospice	Springfield, MO	41 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(417) 881-7442
Coxhealth At Home	Springfield, MO	40 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(417) 269-4663
Vitalcaring Group	Springfield, MO	41 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(417) 883-1648
Haven Home Health & Therapy	Ozark, MO	41 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(417) 581-1234
Integrity Home Care + Hospice	Springfield, MO	41 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(417) 889-9773

Emergency hospitals near Monett

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Cox Monett Hospital	Monett, MO	0.1 mi	3 of 5	(417) 354-1400
Mercy Hospital Aurora	Aurora, MO	12 mi	not rated	(417) 678-2122

Straight-line miles from the center of Monett. 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 Monett

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 45% of the $3,039 monthly median income of Monett 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 Monett: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Monett?

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 45% of the $3,039 monthly median income of Monett 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 Monett, MO