Mobility Assistance in Moses Lake, WA

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Moses Lake, WA: the local picture

36%

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

467

residents 85 or older (1.8% of all residents)

0.9 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Moses Lake)

53%

of residents 65+ report a disability (39% in Grant County)

About 1,207 Moses Lake residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (36%; 23% in Grant County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Moses Lake that list physical therapy include Assured Home Health; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Moses Lake compared with Grant County and Washington

Census figure	Moses Lake	Grant County	Washington
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	36%	23%	20%
Residents 85 or older	1.8%	1.3%	1.8%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	18%	9.0%	7.1%
Residents 65+ with a disability	53%	39%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	28%	26%
Households with no vehicle	9.5%	5.1%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$38,400	$46,220	—

Older residents in towns around Moses Lake

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Cascade Valley, WA	2.6 mi	750	28%
Moses Lake North, WA	5.0 mi	542	27%
Warden, WA	15 mi	389	34%
Ephrata, WA	18 mi	1,151	15%
Othello, WA	22 mi	734	26%
Quincy, WA	28 mi	1,072	7.4%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Assured Home Health	Moses Lake, WA	0.9 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(509) 765-1856

Emergency hospitals near Moses Lake

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Samaritan Hospital	Moses Lake, WA	0.9 mi	2 of 5	(509) 765-5606
Columbia Basin Hospital	Ephrata, WA	16 mi	not rated	(509) 754-4631

Straight-line miles from the center of Moses Lake. 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 Moses Lake

At the Washington median aide wage of $22.95 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,989 a month in wages, which is 62% of the $3,200 monthly median income of Moses Lake households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Washington's minimum wage is $17.13 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 Moses Lake: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Moses Lake?

At the Washington median aide wage of $22.95 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,989 a month in wages, which is 62% of the $3,200 monthly median income of Moses Lake households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Washington's minimum wage is $17.13 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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