Mobility Assistance in University City, MO

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in University City, MO: the local picture

14%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (18% in St. Louis County)

942

residents 85 or older (2.7% of all residents)

2.5 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Saint Louis)

24%

of residents 65+ report a disability (28% in St. Louis County)

About 797 University City residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (14%; 18% in St. Louis County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving University City that list physical therapy include Aw Health Care and Evertrue Home Health; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

University City compared with St. Louis County and Missouri

Census figure	University City	St. Louis County	Missouri
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	14%	18%	21%
Residents 85 or older	2.7%	2.4%	2.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.5%	6.0%	6.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability	24%	28%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	35%	32%	30%
Households with no vehicle	8.6%	6.6%	6.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$69,191	$63,295	—

Older residents in towns around University City

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Clayton, MO	1.5 mi	2,418	6.5%
Pagedale, MO	1.6 mi	511	22%
Richmond Heights, MO	2.4 mi	1,238	9.9%
Olivette, MO	2.6 mi	1,657	5.1%
Overland, MO	2.9 mi	2,038	18%
Normandy, MO	3.3 mi	531	19%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Aw Health Care	Saint Louis, MO	0.5 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(314) 726-5600
Evertrue Home Health	St. Louis, MO	3.4 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(314) 352-7889
Elara Caring	Bridgeton, MO	7.4 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(800) 381-5931
Phoenix Home Care And Hospice	Saint Louis, MO	7.5 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(636) 695-4330
Healthy Family Home Care, LLC	Ellisville, MO	13 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(636) 594-2332
Cooperative Home Care, Inc	Saint Louis, MO	5.2 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(314) 772-8585

Emergency hospitals near University City

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Ssm Health St Mary's Hospital - St Louis	Saint Louis, MO	2.5 mi	3 of 5	(314) 768-8000
Christian Hospital Northeast	Saint Louis, MO	5.0 mi	4 of 5	(314) 653-5000

Straight-line miles from the center of University 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 University City

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 24% of the $5,766 monthly median income of University City 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 University City: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in University City?

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 24% of the $5,766 monthly median income of University City 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 University City, MO