Mobility Assistance in New Hampton, IA

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in New Hampton, IA: the local picture

18%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (15% in Chickasaw County)

107

residents 85 or older (3.1% of all residents)

0.1 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (New Hampton)

35%

of residents 65+ report a disability (29% in Chickasaw County)

About 112 New Hampton residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (18%; 15% in Chickasaw County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving New Hampton that list physical therapy include Unitypoint At Home and Chickasaw Co Public Health & Home Care Services; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

New Hampton compared with Chickasaw County and Iowa

Census figure	New Hampton	Chickasaw County	Iowa
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	18%	15%	17%
Residents 85 or older	3.1%	3.1%	2.3%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	1.4%	3.1%	5.1%
Residents 65+ with a disability	35%	29%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	39%	26%	31%
Households with no vehicle	3.2%	3.0%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$35,795	$55,250	—

Older residents in towns around New Hampton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Charles City, IA	18 mi	1,702	25%
Cresco, IA	24 mi	828	15%
Waverly, IA	24 mi	1,954	18%
Osage, IA	30 mi	897	11%
Decorah, IA	32 mi	1,807	7.0%
Oelwein, IA	33 mi	1,348	25%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Unitypoint At Home	Waterloo, IA	37 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(319) 235-3702
Chickasaw Co Public Health & Home Care Services	New Hampton, IA	0.1 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(641) 394-4053

Emergency hospitals near New Hampton

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Mercy Medical Center-New Hampton	New Hampton, IA	0.1 mi	not rated	(641) 394-4121
Community Memorial Hospital Medical Center	Sumner, IA	18 mi	not rated	(563) 578-3275

Straight-line miles from the center of New Hampton. 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 New Hampton

At the Iowa median aide wage of $17.34 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,503 a month in wages, which is 50% of the $2,983 monthly median income of New Hampton households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Iowa's minimum wage is $7.25 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 New Hampton: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in New Hampton?

At the Iowa median aide wage of $17.34 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,503 a month in wages, which is 50% of the $2,983 monthly median income of New Hampton households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Iowa's minimum wage is $7.25 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 New Hampton, IA