Mobility Assistance in Othello, WA: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Othello, WA: the local picture

26%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (26% in Adams County)

134

residents 85 or older (1.5% of all residents)

8.3 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Othello)

37%

of residents 65+ report a disability (38% in Adams County)

About 179 Othello residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (26%; 26% in Adams County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Othello that list physical therapy include Tri-Cities Home Health and Assured Home Health; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Othello compared with Adams County and Washington

Census figure	Othello	Adams County	Washington
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	26%	26%	20%
Residents 85 or older	1.5%	1.4%	1.8%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.9%	9.4%	7.1%
Residents 65+ with a disability	37%	38%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	38%	30%	26%
Households with no vehicle	11%	6.4%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$33,750	$53,600	—

Older residents in towns around Othello

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Warden, WA	11 mi	389	34%
Connell, WA	19 mi	636	27%
Moses Lake, WA	22 mi	3,475	36%
Cascade Valley, WA	23 mi	750	28%
Moses Lake North, WA	27 mi	542	27%
Mattawa, WA	36 mi	114	61%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Tri-Cities Home Health	Kennewick, WA	42 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(509) 783-1851
Assured Home Health	Moses Lake, WA	23 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(509) 765-1856

Emergency hospitals near Othello

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Othello Community Hospital	Othello, WA	8.3 mi	not rated	(509) 488-2636
Samaritan Hospital	Moses Lake, WA	23 mi	2 of 5	(509) 765-5606

Straight-line miles from the center of Othello. 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 Othello

At the Washington median aide wage of $22.95 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,989 a month in wages, which is 71% of the $2,813 monthly median income of Othello households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Washington's minimum wage is $17.13 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 Othello: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Othello?

At the Washington median aide wage of $22.95 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,989 a month in wages, which is 71% of the $2,813 monthly median income of Othello households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Washington's minimum wage is $17.13 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.

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