Mobility Assistance in Salina, KS: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Salina, KS: the local picture

19%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs

1,360

residents 85 or older (2.9% of all residents)

1.7 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Salina)

35%

of residents 65+ report a disability

About 1,570 Salina residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (19%). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

1,360 residents are 85 or older. Ask any caregiver who will help with transfers how they were trained.

Home health agencies serving Salina that list physical therapy include Wesley Healthcare At Home and Elara Caring; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Salina compared with Kansas

Census figure	Salina	Kansas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	19%	20%
Residents 85 or older	2.9%	2.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.6%	5.6%
Residents 65+ with a disability	35%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	34%	30%
Households with no vehicle	7.9%	5.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$48,548	—

Older residents in towns around Salina

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Lindsborg, KS	17 mi	775	12%
Abilene, KS	22 mi	1,520	25%
McPherson, KS	31 mi	2,315	16%
Ellsworth, KS	34 mi	537	24%
Hillsboro, KS	39 mi	471	18%
Junction City, KS	44 mi	2,164	30%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Wesley Healthcare At Home	Salina, KS	1.7 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(785) 825-8500
Elara Caring	Topeka, KS	101 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(785) 354-0767
Home Health & Hospice Of Dickinson County	Abilene, KS	24 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(785) 263-6630
Nmc Health Home Care	Newton, KS	55 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(316) 283-8220
Kancover Home Health LLC	Bennington, KS	15 mi	3 of 5	—	(785) 392-7085
Interim Healthcare Of Wichita	Wichita, KS	82 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(316) 265-4295

Emergency hospitals near Salina

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Salina Regional Health Center	Salina, KS	1.7 mi	3 of 5	(785) 452-7000
Lindsborg Community Hospital	Lindsborg, KS	17 mi	not rated	(785) 227-3308

Straight-line miles from the center of Salina. 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 Salina

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 32% of the $4,046 monthly median income of Salina 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 Salina: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Salina?

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 32% of the $4,046 monthly median income of Salina 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 Salina, KS