Mobility Assistance in Osage City, KS

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Osage City, KS: the local picture

34%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (19% in Osage County)

88

residents 85 or older (3.1% of all residents)

25 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Emporia)

52%

of residents 65+ report a disability (34% in Osage County)

About 168 Osage City residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (34%; 19% in Osage County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Osage City that list physical therapy include Phoenix Home Care and Enhabit Home Health; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Osage City compared with Osage County and Kansas

Census figure	Osage City	Osage County	Kansas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	34%	19%	20%
Residents 85 or older	3.1%	2.1%	2.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	10%	4.1%	5.6%
Residents 65+ with a disability	52%	34%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	57%	33%	30%
Households with no vehicle	4.5%	3.0%	5.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$25,457	$47,720	—

Older residents in towns around Osage City

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Emporia, KS	26 mi	3,407	19%
Topeka, KS	28 mi	23,158	20%
Ottawa, KS	30 mi	1,889	29%
Burlington, KS	31 mi	530	24%
Baldwin City, KS	36 mi	626	8.7%
Lawrence, KS	37 mi	12,171	15%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Phoenix Home Care	Overland Park, KS	68 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(913) 384-2273
Enhabit Home Health	Topeka, KS	27 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(785) 232-8593
Home Town Health Care	Fredonia, KS	74 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(620) 378-3760
Faith Home Health	Topeka, KS	27 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(785) 271-4376
Interim Healthcare Of Topeka	Topeka, KS	29 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(785) 272-1616
Midland Care Home Health	Topeka, KS	30 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(785) 232-2044

Emergency hospitals near Osage City

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Newman Regional Health	Emporia, KS	25 mi	2 of 5	(620) 343-6800
Coffey County Hospital	Burlington, KS	28 mi	4 of 5	(620) 364-2121

Straight-line miles from the center of Osage 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 Osage City

At the Kansas median aide wage of $15.03 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,303 a month in wages, which is 61% of the $2,121 monthly median income of Osage City households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Kansas'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 Osage City: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Osage City?

At the Kansas median aide wage of $15.03 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,303 a month in wages, which is 61% of the $2,121 monthly median income of Osage City households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Kansas'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 Osage City, KS