Mobility Assistance in Mountain Grove, MO

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Mountain Grove, MO: the local picture

30%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (25% in Wright County)

115

residents 85 or older (2.6% of all residents)

22 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Houston)

52%

of residents 65+ report a disability (38% in Wright County)

About 305 Mountain Grove residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (30%; 25% in Wright County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Mountain Grove that list physical therapy include Centerwell Home Health and Phoenix Home Care And Hospice; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Mountain Grove compared with Wright County and Missouri

Census figure	Mountain Grove	Wright County	Missouri
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	30%	25%	21%
Residents 85 or older	2.6%	2.4%	2.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	13%	8.7%	6.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability	52%	38%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	29%	30%
Households with no vehicle	4.2%	7.0%	6.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$37,422	$43,897	—

Older residents in towns around Mountain Grove

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Ava, MO	25 mi	621	40%
Mountain View, MO	33 mi	741	17%
Licking, MO	34 mi	400	26%
West Plains, MO	35 mi	2,383	32%
Marshfield, MO	38 mi	1,492	18%
Lebanon, MO	43 mi	2,587	33%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Rolla, MO	63 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(573) 341-3456
Phoenix Home Care And Hospice	Springfield, MO	54 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(417) 881-7442
Amedisys Home Health Of Missouri	Springfield, MO	54 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(417) 877-7474
Ozarks Healthcare At Home, Home Health	West Plains, MO	36 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(417) 256-3133
Coxhealth At Home	Springfield, MO	60 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(417) 269-4663
Haven Home Health & Therapy	Ozark, MO	52 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(417) 581-1234

Emergency hospitals near Mountain Grove

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Texas County Memorial Hospital	Houston, MO	22 mi	2 of 5	(417) 967-3311
Mercy St Francis Hospital	Mountain View, MO	32 mi	not rated	(417) 934-7000

Straight-line miles from the center of Mountain Grove. 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 Mountain Grove

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 44% of the $3,119 monthly median income of Mountain Grove 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 Mountain Grove: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Mountain Grove?

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 44% of the $3,119 monthly median income of Mountain Grove 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 Mountain Grove, MO