Mobility Assistance in Smithville, MO

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Smithville, MO: the local picture

19%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (20% in Clay County)

145

residents 85 or older (1.4% of all residents)

10 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Kansas City)

32%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Clay County)

About 319 Smithville residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (19%; 20% in Clay County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Smithville that list physical therapy include Saint Lukes Home Care and Mosaic Life Care Home Health; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Smithville compared with Clay County and Missouri

Census figure	Smithville	Clay County	Missouri
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	19%	20%	21%
Residents 85 or older	1.4%	1.4%	2.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	7.0%	6.2%	6.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability	32%	33%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	26%	29%	30%
Households with no vehicle	2.6%	4.7%	6.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$59,333	$57,117	—

Older residents in towns around Smithville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Platte City, MO	10 mi	824	23%
Kearney, MO	12 mi	1,967	20%
Gladstone, MO	13 mi	5,586	18%
Pleasant Valley, MO	13 mi	479	35%
Liberty, MO	13 mi	4,881	20%
Parkville, MO	14 mi	1,088	5.0%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Saint Lukes Home Care	Kansas City, MO	24 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(816) 756-1160
Mosaic Life Care Home Health	Saint Joseph, MO	28 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(816) 271-7593
Centerwell Home Health	Overland Park, KS	33 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	137 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(800) 690-1753
Faith Home Healthcare	Gladstone, MO	14 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(913) 296-7636
Phoenix Home Care	Independence, MO	25 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(816) 373-7442

Emergency hospitals near Smithville

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Saint Lukes North Hospital	Kansas City, MO	10 mi	5 of 5	(816) 891-6000
Liberty Hospital	Liberty, MO	13 mi	2 of 5	(816) 781-7200

Straight-line miles from the center of Smithville. 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 Smithville

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 28% of the $4,944 monthly median income of Smithville 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 Smithville: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Smithville?

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 28% of the $4,944 monthly median income of Smithville 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 Smithville, MO