Mobility Assistance in Prairie Village, KS

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Prairie Village, KS: the local picture

14%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (14% in Johnson County)

851

residents 85 or older (3.7% of all residents)

1.7 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Overland Park)

24%

of residents 65+ report a disability (24% in Johnson County)

About 660 Prairie Village residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (14%; 14% in Johnson County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Prairie Village that list physical therapy include Elara Caring and Phoenix Home Care; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Prairie Village compared with Johnson County and Kansas

Census figure	Prairie Village	Johnson County	Kansas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	14%	14%	20%
Residents 85 or older	3.7%	1.8%	2.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.3%	4.4%	5.6%
Residents 65+ with a disability	24%	24%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	31%	26%	30%
Households with no vehicle	2.6%	3.5%	5.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$66,080	$77,643	—

Older residents in towns around Prairie Village

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Mission Hills, KS	2.1 mi	856	5.8%
Fairway, KS	2.6 mi	510	10%
Mission, KS	3.0 mi	1,917	15%
Roeland Park, KS	3.4 mi	1,080	14%
Merriam, KS	3.8 mi	2,070	16%
Leawood, KS	5.5 mi	7,829	8.4%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring	Topeka, KS	60 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(785) 354-0767
Phoenix Home Care	Overland Park, KS	3.0 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(913) 384-2273
Saint Lukes Home Care	Kansas City, MO	5.3 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(816) 756-1160
Faith Home Healthcare, Inc	Overland Park, KS	5.9 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(913) 296-7636
Centerwell Home Health	Overland Park, KS	5.9 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(913) 906-0522
Specialized Home Care	Shawnee, KS	1.7 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(913) 933-6007

Emergency hospitals near Prairie Village

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Menorah Medical Center	Overland Park, KS	1.7 mi	3 of 5	(913) 498-6000
Adventhealth Shawnee Mission	Shawnee Mission, KS	2.2 mi	3 of 5	(913) 676-2152

Straight-line miles from the center of Prairie Village. 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 Prairie Village

At the Kansas median aide wage of $15.03 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,303 a month in wages, which is 24% of the $5,507 monthly median income of Prairie Village households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Kansas'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 Prairie Village: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Prairie Village?

At the Kansas median aide wage of $15.03 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,303 a month in wages, which is 24% of the $5,507 monthly median income of Prairie Village households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Kansas'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 Prairie Village, KS