Mobility Assistance in Oklahoma City, OK

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Oklahoma City, OK: the local picture

23%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs

8,151

residents 85 or older (1.2% of all residents)

1.1 mi

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

37%

of residents 65+ report a disability

About 21,306 Oklahoma City residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (23%). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

8,151 residents are 85 or older. Ask any caregiver who will help with transfers how they were trained.

Home health agencies serving Oklahoma City that list physical therapy include Elara Caring Xx and Lifespring Edmond Home Health; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Oklahoma City compared with Oklahoma

Census figure	Oklahoma City	Oklahoma
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	23%	26%
Residents 85 or older	1.2%	1.6%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.7%	7.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability	37%	41%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	30%
Households with no vehicle	6.5%	5.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$57,794	—

Older residents in towns around Oklahoma City

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Del City, OK	4.3 mi	3,352	40%
Nichols Hills, OK	5.7 mi	746	15%
Warr Acres, OK	7.2 mi	1,636	32%
The Village, OK	7.5 mi	1,785	24%
Bethany, OK	7.7 mi	3,349	26%
Midwest City, OK	7.8 mi	10,131	28%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring Xx	Oklahoma City, OK	4.9 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(405) 949-9984
Lifespring Edmond Home Health	Edmond, OK	14 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(405) 735-6122
Elara Caring Xxi	Purcell, OK	32 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(405) 527-0480
Elara Caring Xxiv	Lawton, OK	79 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(580) 510-8006
Elara Caring Xxv	Tulsa, OK	99 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(918) 960-2888
Lifespring Home Health	Norman, OK	17 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(405) 329-4545

Emergency hospitals near Oklahoma City

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
O U Medical Center	Oklahoma City, OK	1.1 mi	2 of 5	(405) 271-5911
Oklahoma City Va Medical Center	Oklahoma City, OK	1.1 mi	2 of 5	(405) 270-0501

Straight-line miles from the center of Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma City

At the Oklahoma median aide wage of $13.32 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,154 a month in wages, which is 24% of the $4,816 monthly median income of Oklahoma City households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Oklahoma'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 Oklahoma City: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Oklahoma City?

At the Oklahoma median aide wage of $13.32 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,154 a month in wages, which is 24% of the $4,816 monthly median income of Oklahoma City households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Oklahoma'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 Oklahoma City, OK