Mobility Assistance in Mountain View, MO

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Mountain View, MO: the local picture

17%

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

67

residents 85 or older (2.5% of all residents)

0.5 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Mountain View)

32%

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

About 111 Mountain View residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (17%; 25% in Howell County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

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

Mountain View compared with Howell County and Missouri

Census figure	Mountain View	Howell County	Missouri
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	17%	25%	21%
Residents 85 or older	2.5%	2.0%	2.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	3.8%	7.5%	6.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability	32%	38%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	33%	31%	30%
Households with no vehicle	13%	6.1%	6.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$20,750	$36,839	—

Older residents in towns around Mountain View

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
West Plains, MO	20 mi	2,383	32%
Mountain Grove, MO	33 mi	1,069	30%
Licking, MO	36 mi	400	26%
Salem, MO	46 mi	1,025	50%
Cherokee Village, AR	49 mi	1,626	21%
Ava, MO	53 mi	621	40%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Rolla, MO	66 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(573) 341-3456
Elara Caring	Dexter, MO	97 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(866) 243-0042
Phoenix Home Care And Hospice	Springfield, MO	86 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(417) 881-7442
Ozarks Healthcare At Home, Home Health	West Plains, MO	21 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(417) 256-3133
Spring River Home Health Agency, Inc	Thayer, MO	33 mi	3 of 5	—	(417) 821-1182
Westwood Home Health	Willow Springs, MO	13 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(417) 469-4035

Emergency hospitals near Mountain View

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Mercy St Francis Hospital	Mountain View, MO	0.5 mi	not rated	(417) 934-7000
Ozarks Healthcare	West Plains, MO	21 mi	2 of 5	(417) 256-9111

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

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 80% of the $1,729 monthly median income of Mountain View 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 View: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Mountain View?

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 80% of the $1,729 monthly median income of Mountain View 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 View, MO