Mobility Assistance in Perryville, MO

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Perryville, MO: the local picture

24%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (20% in Perry County)

161

residents 85 or older (1.9% of all residents)

0.6 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Perryville)

32%

of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in Perry County)

About 283 Perryville residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (24%; 20% in Perry County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Perryville that list physical therapy include Elara Caring and Evertrue Home Health; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Perryville compared with Perry County and Missouri

Census figure	Perryville	Perry County	Missouri
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	24%	20%	21%
Residents 85 or older	1.9%	2.1%	2.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.5%	5.0%	6.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability	32%	30%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	34%	30%	30%
Households with no vehicle	9.9%	5.2%	6.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$41,422	$46,810	—

Older residents in towns around Perryville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Chester, IL	14 mi	1,019	21%
Ste. Genevieve, MO	20 mi	1,326	16%
Fredericktown, MO	26 mi	891	40%
Jackson, MO	27 mi	2,688	20%
Sparta, IL	30 mi	1,035	47%
Murphysboro, IL	30 mi	1,462	28%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring	Farmington, MO	29 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(866) 431-3956
Evertrue Home Health	St. Louis, MO	67 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(314) 352-7889
Amedisys Home Health Of Missouri	Poplar Bluff, MO	73 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(573) 727-9687
Centerwell Home Health	Rolla, MO	104 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(573) 341-3456
Amedisys Home Health Of Missouri	Hillsboro, MO	53 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(636) 789-4715
Grace Reliant Health Services, LLC	Cape Girardeau, MO	34 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(573) 803-5009

Emergency hospitals near Perryville

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Mercy Hospital Perry	Perryville, MO	0.6 mi	2 of 5	(573) 547-2536
Memorial Hospital	Chester, IL	14 mi	not rated	(618) 826-4581

Straight-line miles from the center of Perryville. 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 Perryville

At the Missouri median aide wage of $15.90 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,378 a month in wages, which is 40% of the $3,452 monthly median income of Perryville households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Missouri'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 Consumer Directed Services in Missouri: how a relative becomes a paid caregiver.

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 Perryville: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Perryville?

At the Missouri median aide wage of $15.90 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,378 a month in wages, which is 40% of the $3,452 monthly median income of Perryville households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Missouri'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 Perryville, MO