Mobility Assistance in Nebraska City, NE

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Nebraska City, NE: the local picture

27%

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

226

residents 85 or older (3.1% of all residents)

0.1 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Nebraska City)

35%

of residents 65+ report a disability (31% in Otoe County)

About 340 Nebraska City residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (27%; 21% in Otoe County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Nebraska City that list physical therapy include Good Samaritan Society Home Care Of Southeast NE and Elite Professionals Home Care Company; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Nebraska City compared with Otoe County and Nebraska

Census figure	Nebraska City	Otoe County	Nebraska
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	27%	21%	18%
Residents 85 or older	3.1%	2.5%	2.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	3.5%	3.7%	5.2%
Residents 65+ with a disability	35%	31%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	30%	31%
Households with no vehicle	3.3%	3.0%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$47,396	$58,137	—

Older residents in towns around Nebraska City

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Auburn, NE	20 mi	782	17%
Plattsmouth, NE	23 mi	1,093	13%
Glenwood, IA	26 mi	1,116	18%
Shenandoah, IA	26 mi	1,280	23%
Offutt AFB, NE	31 mi	98	33%
Bellevue, NE	33 mi	9,953	21%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Good Samaritan Society Home Care Of Southeast NE	Auburn, NE	21 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(402) 274-5541
Elite Professionals Home Care Company	Lincoln, NE	42 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(402) 464-2422
Hillcrest Home Care	Bellevue, NE	33 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(402) 682-4808
Angels Care Home Health	Omaha, NE	43 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(402) 934-4752

Emergency hospitals near Nebraska City

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Chi Health St Mary's	Nebraska City, NE	0.1 mi	4 of 5	(402) 873-3321
George C Grape Community Hospital	Hamburg, IA	13 mi	not rated	(712) 382-1515

Straight-line miles from the center of Nebraska City. 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 Nebraska City

At the Nebraska median aide wage of $17.38 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,506 a month in wages, which is 38% of the $3,950 monthly median income of Nebraska City households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Nebraska'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 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 Nebraska City: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Nebraska City?

At the Nebraska median aide wage of $17.38 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,506 a month in wages, which is 38% of the $3,950 monthly median income of Nebraska City households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Nebraska'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 Nebraska City, NE