Mobility Assistance in Pawhuska, OK

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Pawhuska, OK: the local picture

32%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (24% in Osage County)

88

residents 85 or older (3.0% of all residents)

1.8 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Pawhuska)

51%

of residents 65+ report a disability (41% in Osage County)

About 165 Pawhuska residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (32%; 24% 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 Pawhuska that list physical therapy include Amedisys Home Health and Angels Care Home Health Of East Oklahoma; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Pawhuska compared with Osage County and Oklahoma

Census figure	Pawhuska	Osage County	Oklahoma
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	32%	24%	26%
Residents 85 or older	3.0%	2.2%	1.6%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.0%	6.1%	7.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability	51%	41%	41%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	48%	28%	30%
Households with no vehicle	11%	5.7%	5.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$42,833	$47,622	—

Older residents in towns around Pawhuska

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Hominy, OK	17 mi	478	32%
Bartlesville, OK	22 mi	7,176	24%
Dewey, OK	24 mi	704	36%
Cleveland, OK	26 mi	616	40%
Skiatook, OK	31 mi	1,473	28%
Collinsville, OK	33 mi	1,129	22%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Amedisys Home Health	Bartlesville, OK	23 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(918) 333-2802
Angels Care Home Health Of East Oklahoma	Broken Arrow, OK	52 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(918) 251-0952
Elara Caring Xviii	Stillwater, OK	55 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(405) 332-5637
Homecall	Stillwater, OK	56 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(405) 377-4434
Traditions Health Of Ponca City	Ponca City, OK	45 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(580) 762-5800
Community Home Health, Inc.	Claremore, OK	47 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(918) 342-3621

Emergency hospitals near Pawhuska

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Pawhuska Hospital, Inc	Pawhuska, OK	1.8 mi	not rated	(918) 287-3232
Rural Wellness Fairfax Hospital	Fairfax, OK	22 mi	not rated	(918) 642-3291

Straight-line miles from the center of Pawhuska. 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 Pawhuska

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 32% of the $3,569 monthly median income of Pawhuska 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 Pawhuska: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Pawhuska?

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 32% of the $3,569 monthly median income of Pawhuska 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 Pawhuska, OK