Mobility Assistance in Pauls Valley, OK

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Pauls Valley, OK: the local picture

29%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (23% in Garvin County)

183

residents 85 or older (3.0% of all residents)

2.0 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Pauls Valley)

45%

of residents 65+ report a disability (36% in Garvin County)

About 310 Pauls Valley residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (29%; 23% in Garvin County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Pauls Valley that list physical therapy include Elara Caring Xxi and Lifespring Home Care; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Pauls Valley compared with Garvin County and Oklahoma

Census figure	Pauls Valley	Garvin County	Oklahoma
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	29%	23%	26%
Residents 85 or older	3.0%	1.7%	1.6%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	12%	8.7%	7.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability	45%	36%	41%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	44%	29%	30%
Households with no vehicle	8.4%	4.9%	5.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$47,332	$49,924	—

Older residents in towns around Pauls Valley

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Davis, OK	20 mi	549	34%
Sulphur, OK	20 mi	913	24%
Purcell, OK	23 mi	1,121	44%
Lindsay, OK	24 mi	345	32%
Slaughterville, OK	27 mi	833	29%
Noble, OK	31 mi	1,294	32%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring Xxi	Purcell, OK	24 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(405) 527-0480
Lifespring Home Care	Pauls Valley, OK	2.0 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(405) 207-9496
A Path Of Care Home Health I, Inc	Ada, OK	31 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(405) 321-7400
Lifespring Home Health	Norman, OK	38 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(405) 329-4545
Lifespring Home Health	Shawnee, OK	50 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(405) 273-2733
Mays Housecall Home Health Of Durant	Durant, OK	68 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(580) 924-4010

Emergency hospitals near Pauls Valley

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Valley Community Hospital	Pauls Valley, OK	2.0 mi	not rated	(405) 866-5100
Arbuckle Memorial Hospital Authority	Sulphur, OK	20 mi	4 of 5	(580) 622-2161

Straight-line miles from the center of Pauls Valley. 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 Pauls Valley

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 29% of the $3,944 monthly median income of Pauls Valley 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 Pauls Valley: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Pauls Valley?

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 29% of the $3,944 monthly median income of Pauls Valley 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.

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