Mobility Assistance in Story City, IA

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Story City, IA: the local picture

13%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (14% in Story County)

186

residents 85 or older (5.5% of all residents)

10 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Ames)

26%

of residents 65+ report a disability (26% in Story County)

About 83 Story City residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (13%; 14% in Story County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Story City that list physical therapy include Centerwell Home Health and Mary Greeley Home Health Services; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Story City compared with Story County and Iowa

Census figure	Story City	Story County	Iowa
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	13%	14%	17%
Residents 85 or older	5.5%	1.7%	2.3%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	7.8%	4.3%	5.1%
Residents 65+ with a disability	26%	26%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	46%	30%	31%
Households with no vehicle	5.4%	5.8%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$42,250	$69,964	—

Older residents in towns around Story City

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Ames, IA	11 mi	7,494	14%
Nevada, IA	13 mi	1,242	22%
Boone, IA	17 mi	2,272	22%
Huxley, IA	20 mi	525	20%
Webster City, IA	22 mi	1,463	27%
Madrid, IA	25 mi	566	29%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Urbandale, IA	39 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(515) 277-0977
Mary Greeley Home Health Services	Ames, IA	10 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(515) 239-6730
Angels Care Home Health Of Iowa	Des Moines, IA	39 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(515) 252-2847
Unitypoint At Home	Urbandale, IA	39 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(515) 557-3100
Wesley Life Home Health	Urbandale, IA	39 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(515) 978-2777
Hamilton County Public Health Nursing Services	Webster City, IA	23 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(515) 832-9565

Emergency hospitals near Story City

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Mary Greeley Medical Center	Ames, IA	10 mi	4 of 5	(515) 239-2011
Story County Hospital	Nevada, IA	14 mi	not rated	(515) 382-2111

Straight-line miles from the center of Story City. 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 Story City

At the Iowa median aide wage of $17.34 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,503 a month in wages, which is 43% of the $3,521 monthly median income of Story City households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Iowa'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 Story City: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Story City?

At the Iowa median aide wage of $17.34 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,503 a month in wages, which is 43% of the $3,521 monthly median income of Story City households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Iowa'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 Story City, IA