Mobility Assistance in Ste. Genevieve, MO

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Ste. Genevieve, MO: the local picture

16%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (19% in Ste. Genevieve County)

291

residents 85 or older (5.8% of all residents)

10 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Sainte Genevieve)

32%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Ste. Genevieve County)

About 189 Ste. Genevieve residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (16%; 19% in Ste. Genevieve County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Ste. Genevieve compared with Ste. Genevieve County and Missouri

Census figure	Ste. Genevieve	Ste. Genevieve County	Missouri
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	16%	19%	21%
Residents 85 or older	5.8%	2.3%	2.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	11%	6.0%	6.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability	32%	33%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	41%	28%	30%
Households with no vehicle	8.1%	4.3%	6.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$33,627	$46,934	—

Older residents in towns around Ste. Genevieve

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Chester, IL	13 mi	1,019	21%
Red Bud, IL	16 mi	798	34%
Perryville, MO	20 mi	1,370	24%
Sparta, IL	21 mi	1,035	47%
Farmington, MO	25 mi	3,359	22%
Crystal City, MO	25 mi	961	22%

Emergency hospitals near Ste. Genevieve

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Ste Genevieve County Memorial Hospital	Sainte Genevieve, MO	10 mi	4 of 5	(573) 883-2751
Memorial Hospital	Chester, IL	13 mi	not rated	(618) 826-4581

Straight-line miles from the center of Ste. Genevieve. 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 Ste. Genevieve

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 49% of the $2,802 monthly median income of Ste. Genevieve 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 Ste. Genevieve: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Ste. Genevieve?

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 49% of the $2,802 monthly median income of Ste. Genevieve 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.

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