Mobility Assistance in Red Oak, IA: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Red Oak, IA: the local picture

30%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (22% in Montgomery County)

245

residents 85 or older (4.4% of all residents)

0.5 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Red Oak)

48%

of residents 65+ report a disability (37% in Montgomery County)

About 285 Red Oak residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (30%; 22% in Montgomery County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Red Oak that list physical therapy include Pure Health Services, LLC and Angels Care Home Health Of Iowa; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Red Oak compared with Montgomery County and Iowa

Census figure	Red Oak	Montgomery County	Iowa
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	30%	22%	17%
Residents 85 or older	4.4%	3.8%	2.3%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	2.2%	5.1%	5.1%
Residents 65+ with a disability	48%	37%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	39%	33%	31%
Households with no vehicle	6.0%	4.0%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$33,072	$46,325	—

Older residents in towns around Red Oak

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Shenandoah, IA	19 mi	1,280	23%
Clarinda, IA	22 mi	1,227	24%
Glenwood, IA	27 mi	1,116	18%
Atlantic, IA	28 mi	1,632	26%
Plattsmouth, NE	35 mi	1,093	13%
Council Bluffs, IA	36 mi	10,951	26%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Pure Health Services, LLC	Clarinda, IA	21 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(712) 850-1323
Angels Care Home Health Of Iowa	Council Bluffs, IA	36 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(712) 352-3640
Wel-Home Health Of Red Oak	Red Oak, IA	0.5 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(712) 623-2500
Home Sweet Home Care	Atlantic, IA	29 mi	not rated	nursing, home health aides	(712) 243-5343

Emergency hospitals near Red Oak

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Montgomery County Memorial Hospital	Red Oak, IA	0.5 mi	not rated	(712) 623-7000
Shenandoah Medical Center	Shenandoah, IA	19 mi	not rated	(712) 246-1230

Straight-line miles from the center of Red Oak. 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 Red Oak

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 55% of the $2,756 monthly median income of Red Oak 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 Red Oak: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Red Oak?

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 55% of the $2,756 monthly median income of Red Oak 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; 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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