Mobility Assistance in Rolla, MO: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Rolla, MO: the local picture

26%

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

447

residents 85 or older (2.2% of all residents)

0.2 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Rolla)

37%

of residents 65+ report a disability (38% in Phelps County)

About 690 Rolla residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (26%; 24% in Phelps County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

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

Rolla compared with Phelps County and Missouri

Census figure	Rolla	Phelps County	Missouri
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	26%	24%	21%
Residents 85 or older	2.2%	2.1%	2.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.8%	7.7%	6.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability	37%	38%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	41%	30%	30%
Households with no vehicle	7.7%	6.1%	6.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$40,317	$47,348	—

Older residents in towns around Rolla

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
St. James, MO	8.9 mi	898	22%
Cuba, MO	21 mi	540	40%
St. Robert, MO	23 mi	700	17%
Fort Leonard Wood, MO	24 mi	48	0.0%
Salem, MO	25 mi	1,025	50%
Waynesville, MO	26 mi	934	24%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Rolla, MO	0.2 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(573) 341-3456
Elara Caring	Jefferson City, MO	51 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(800) 690-1753
Central Missouri Home Health	Jefferson City, MO	51 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(573) 681-3777
Bjc Home Care Services	Saint Louis, MO	86 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(314) 362-0200
Orthopaedic And Medical Home Health, LLC	Columbia, MO	75 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(573) 474-1786
Phelps Health Home Health And Hospice	Rolla, MO	0.2 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(573) 364-2425

Emergency hospitals near Rolla

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Phelps County Regional Medical Center	Rolla, MO	0.2 mi	2 of 5	(573) 458-8899
General Leonard Wood Ach (Ft Leonard Wood)	Fort Leonard Wood, MO	23 mi	not rated	(573) 596-0035

Straight-line miles from the center of Rolla. 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 Rolla

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 41% of the $3,360 monthly median income of Rolla 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 Rolla: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Rolla?

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 41% of the $3,360 monthly median income of Rolla 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 Rolla, MO