Mobility Assistance in Richmond, MO

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Richmond, MO: the local picture

30%

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

244

residents 85 or older (4.1% of all residents)

0.4 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Richmond)

43%

of residents 65+ report a disability (36% in Ray County)

About 341 Richmond residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (30%; 24% in Ray County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

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

Richmond compared with Ray County and Missouri

Census figure	Richmond	Ray County	Missouri
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	30%	24%	21%
Residents 85 or older	4.1%	2.1%	2.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	11%	6.1%	6.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability	43%	36%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	57%	32%	30%
Households with no vehicle	9.5%	4.9%	6.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$26,651	$54,640	—

Older residents in towns around Richmond

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Lexington, MO	8.6 mi	797	23%
Excelsior Springs, MO	15 mi	1,641	26%
Buckner, MO	16 mi	450	7.6%
Lawson, MO	17 mi	440	10%
Odessa, MO	19 mi	1,073	33%
Higginsville, MO	20 mi	1,207	42%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Overland Park, KS	47 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(913) 906-0522
Elara Caring	Jefferson City, MO	105 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(800) 690-1753
Phoenix Home Care	Independence, MO	28 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(816) 373-7442
Amedisys Home Health Of Missouri	Lees Summit, MO	29 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(816) 524-7355
Faith Home Healthcare	Gladstone, MO	30 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(913) 296-7636
Specialized Home Care	Independence, MO	25 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(816) 795-7990

Emergency hospitals near Richmond

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Ray County Memorial Hospital	Richmond, MO	0.4 mi	not rated	(816) 470-5432
Lafayette Regional Health Center	Lexington, MO	8.8 mi	2 of 5	(660) 259-2203

Straight-line miles from the center of Richmond. 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 Richmond

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 62% of the $2,221 monthly median income of Richmond 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 Richmond: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Richmond?

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 62% of the $2,221 monthly median income of Richmond 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 Richmond, MO