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Postville, Iowa

Mobility Assistance at Home in Postville, IA

Help walking, getting in and out of bed, chairs, the shower and the car, and staying steady around the home. Post what you need in Postville for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.

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Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Postville, IA: the local picture

8.6%
of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (19% in Allamakee County)
57
residents 85 or older (1.9% of all residents)
13 mi
to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Waukon)
25%
of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Allamakee County)

About 23 Postville residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (8.6%; 19% in Allamakee County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Postville that list physical therapy include Winnmed Home Health and Gundersen Palmer Lutheran Hosp & Clin-Home Health; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Postville compared with Allamakee County and Iowa

Census figurePostvilleAllamakee CountyIowa
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking8.6%19%17%
Residents 85 or older1.9%2.9%2.3%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing4.9%6.7%5.1%
Residents 65+ with a disability25%32%30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone32%29%31%
Households with no vehicle6.6%3.7%5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$44,091$50,399—

Older residents in towns around Postville

TownDistanceResidents 65+Walking difficulty (65+)
Waukon, IA13 mi1,05420%
Decorah, IA19 mi1,8077.0%
Prairie du Chien, WI22 mi1,37420%
Oelwein, IA33 mi1,34825%
Cresco, IA34 mi82815%
New Hampton, IA38 mi69518%

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

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Winnmed Home HealthDecorah, IA20 mi3 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(563) 387-3024
Gundersen Palmer Lutheran Hosp & Clin-Home HealthWest Union, IA17 mi2.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(563) 422-6267
V M H Comunity & Home CareWaukon, IA13 mi2 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides(563) 568-5660

Emergency hospitals near Postville

Hospital with an emergency departmentTownDistanceCMS overall ratingPhone
Veterans Memorial HospitalWaukon, IA13 minot rated(563) 568-3411
Gundersen Palmer Lutheran Hospital And ClinicsWest Union, IA17 mi5 of 5(563) 422-3811

Straight-line miles from the center of Postville. 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 Postville

At the Iowa median aide wage of $17.34 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,503 a month in wages, which is 41% of the $3,674 monthly median income of Postville households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Iowa'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 Postville: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Postville?

At the Iowa median aide wage of $17.34 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,503 a month in wages, which is 41% of the $3,674 monthly median income of Postville households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Iowa'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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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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