Mobility Assistance in Sand Springs, OK

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Sand Springs, OK: the local picture

34%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (23% in Tulsa County)

300

residents 85 or older (1.5% of all residents)

5.8 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Tulsa)

46%

of residents 65+ report a disability (35% in Tulsa County)

About 1,155 Sand Springs residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (34%; 23% in Tulsa County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Sand Springs that list physical therapy include Elara Caring Xxv and Mays Housecall Home Health Of Tulsa, LLC; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Sand Springs compared with Tulsa County and Oklahoma

Census figure	Sand Springs	Tulsa County	Oklahoma
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	34%	23%	26%
Residents 85 or older	1.5%	1.6%	1.6%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.1%	6.4%	7.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability	46%	35%	41%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	31%	33%	30%
Households with no vehicle	4.0%	6.3%	5.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$57,950	$57,198	—

Older residents in towns around Sand Springs

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Sapulpa, OK	9.2 mi	4,429	26%
Mannford, OK	11 mi	527	27%
Turley, OK	12 mi	488	31%
Tulsa, OK	13 mi	63,340	22%
Jenks, OK	13 mi	2,773	22%
Kiefer, OK	14 mi	205	23%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring Xxv	Tulsa, OK	12 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(918) 960-2888
Mays Housecall Home Health Of Tulsa, LLC	Tulsa, OK	15 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(918) 437-0620
Angels Care Home Health Of East Oklahoma	Broken Arrow, OK	19 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(918) 251-0952
Amedisys Home Health	Bartlesville, OK	43 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(918) 333-2802
A Path Of Care Home Health I, Inc	Ada, OK	99 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(405) 321-7400
Saint Francis Home Health	Tulsa, OK	12 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(918) 488-6888

Emergency hospitals near Sand Springs

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Oklahoma State University Medical Center	Tulsa, OK	5.8 mi	2 of 5	(918) 599-1000
Tulsa Spine & Specialty Hospital	Tulsa, OK	7.8 mi	not rated	(918) 388-5701

Straight-line miles from the center of Sand Springs. 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 Sand Springs

At the Oklahoma median aide wage of $13.32 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,154 a month in wages, which is 24% of the $4,829 monthly median income of Sand Springs households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Oklahoma'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 Sand Springs: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Sand Springs?

At the Oklahoma median aide wage of $13.32 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,154 a month in wages, which is 24% of the $4,829 monthly median income of Sand Springs households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Oklahoma'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 Sand Springs, OK