Mobility Assistance in Omaha, NE: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Omaha, NE: the local picture

18%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs

7,208

residents 85 or older (1.5% of all residents)

0.3 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Omaha)

30%

of residents 65+ report a disability

About 12,593 Omaha residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (18%). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

7,208 residents are 85 or older. Ask any caregiver who will help with transfers how they were trained.

Home health agencies serving Omaha that list physical therapy include Amedisys Home Health Of The Midlands and Centerwell Home Health; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Omaha compared with Nebraska

Census figure	Omaha	Nebraska
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	18%	18%
Residents 85 or older	1.5%	2.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.6%	5.2%
Residents 65+ with a disability	30%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	34%	31%
Households with no vehicle	7.5%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$57,257	—

Older residents in towns around Omaha

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Ralston, NE	4.4 mi	1,048	23%
La Vista, NE	5.6 mi	1,995	22%
Chalco, NE	7.0 mi	1,085	23%
Carter Lake, IA	7.3 mi	650	17%
Papillion, NE	8.3 mi	4,162	23%
Bellevue, NE	10 mi	9,953	21%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Amedisys Home Health Of The Midlands	Omaha, NE	0.3 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(402) 342-5566
Centerwell Home Health	Omaha, NE	3.5 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(402) 343-9433
Prime Home Care	La Vista, NE	5.7 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(402) 390-2492
Avera At Home Dba Avera@Home	O' Neill, NE	158 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(402) 336-5296
Faith Home Healthcare, Inc	Overland Park, KS	176 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(913) 296-7636
Accentcare Home Health Of Nebraska	Omaha, NE	0.3 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(402) 999-6297

Emergency hospitals near Omaha

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
The Nebraska Methodist Hospital	Omaha, NE	0.3 mi	4 of 5	(402) 354-4000
Children's Nebraska	Omaha, NE	0.3 mi	not rated	(402) 955-5400

Straight-line miles from the center of Omaha. 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 Omaha

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 32% of the $4,771 monthly median income of Omaha 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 Omaha: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Omaha?

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 32% of the $4,771 monthly median income of Omaha 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 Omaha, NE