Mobility Assistance in Strafford, MO

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Strafford, MO: the local picture

21%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (21% in Greene County)

52

residents 85 or older (1.9% of all residents)

10 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Springfield)

36%

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

About 50 Strafford residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (21%; 21% in Greene County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Strafford that list physical therapy include Centerwell Home Health and Phoenix Home Care And Hospice; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Strafford compared with Greene County and Missouri

Census figure	Strafford	Greene County	Missouri
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	21%	21%	21%
Residents 85 or older	1.9%	2.2%	2.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.4%	6.2%	6.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability	36%	35%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	46%	32%	30%
Households with no vehicle	1.4%	6.4%	6.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$50,278	$49,891	—

Older residents in towns around Strafford

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Springfield, MO	11 mi	27,514	23%
Rogersville, MO	11 mi	283	59%
Marshfield, MO	12 mi	1,492	18%
Willard, MO	17 mi	667	20%
Ozark, MO	17 mi	3,268	18%
Battlefield, MO	17 mi	1,200	15%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Rolla, MO	88 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(573) 341-3456
Phoenix Home Care And Hospice	Springfield, MO	10 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(417) 881-7442
Amedisys Home Health Of Missouri	Springfield, MO	10 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(417) 877-7474
Vitalcaring Group	Springfield, MO	10 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(417) 883-1648
Coxhealth At Home	Springfield, MO	12 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(417) 269-4663
Integrity Home Care + Hospice	Springfield, MO	10 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(417) 889-9773

Emergency hospitals near Strafford

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Mercy Hospital Springfield	Springfield, MO	10 mi	3 of 5	(417) 820-2000
Lakeland Behavioral Health System	Springfield, MO	11 mi	not rated	(417) 865-5581

Straight-line miles from the center of Strafford. 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 Strafford

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 33% of the $4,190 monthly median income of Strafford 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 Strafford: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Strafford?

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 33% of the $4,190 monthly median income of Strafford 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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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 Strafford, MO