Mobility Assistance in Skiatook, OK

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Skiatook, OK: the local picture

28%

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

315

residents 85 or older (3.6% of all residents)

8.0 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Owasso)

51%

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

About 398 Skiatook residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (28%; 23% in Tulsa County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

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

Skiatook compared with Tulsa County and Oklahoma

Census figure	Skiatook	Tulsa County	Oklahoma
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	28%	23%	26%
Residents 85 or older	3.6%	1.6%	1.6%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	7.9%	6.4%	7.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability	51%	35%	41%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	27%	33%	30%
Households with no vehicle	4.9%	6.3%	5.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$37,943	$57,198	—

Older residents in towns around Skiatook

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Collinsville, OK	4.9 mi	1,129	22%
Turley, OK	7.0 mi	488	31%
Owasso, OK	7.4 mi	5,126	28%
Catoosa, OK	15 mi	1,046	25%
Tulsa, OK	15 mi	63,340	22%
Verdigris, OK	17 mi	628	17%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring Xxv	Tulsa, OK	17 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	21 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	22 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	27 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	116 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(405) 321-7400
Oxford Healthcare Hh	Tulsa, OK	16 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(918) 258-1111

Emergency hospitals near Skiatook

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
St John Owasso	Owasso, OK	8.0 mi	5 of 5	(918) 274-5100
Bailey Medical Center, LLC	Owasso, OK	8.0 mi	5 of 5	(918) 376-8000

Straight-line miles from the center of Skiatook. 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 Skiatook

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 37% of the $3,162 monthly median income of Skiatook 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 Skiatook: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Skiatook?

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 37% of the $3,162 monthly median income of Skiatook 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 Skiatook, OK