Mobility Assistance in Valley, NE: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Valley, NE: the local picture

31%

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

101

residents 85 or older (3.2% of all residents)

11 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Fremont)

40%

of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in Douglas County)

About 203 Valley residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (31%; 18% in Douglas County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Valley that list physical therapy include Centerwell Home Health and Amedisys Home Health Of The Midlands; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Valley compared with Douglas County and Nebraska

Census figure	Valley	Douglas County	Nebraska
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	31%	18%	18%
Residents 85 or older	3.2%	1.4%	2.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.8%	5.6%	5.2%
Residents 65+ with a disability	40%	30%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	39%	32%	31%
Households with no vehicle	5.3%	6.8%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$61,063	$59,518	—

Older residents in towns around Valley

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Fremont, NE	11 mi	4,920	21%
Wahoo, NE	15 mi	896	16%
Chalco, NE	15 mi	1,085	23%
Gretna, NE	16 mi	972	32%
Omaha, NE	16 mi	70,865	18%
La Vista, NE	18 mi	1,995	22%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Omaha, NE	13 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(402) 343-9433
Amedisys Home Health Of The Midlands	Omaha, NE	17 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(402) 342-5566
Chi Health At Home - Omaha	Omaha, NE	16 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(402) 898-8000
Accentcare Home Health Of Nebraska	Omaha, NE	17 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(402) 999-6297
Home Nursing With Heart	Omaha, NE	14 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(402) 614-4622
Good Samaritan Society - Omaha Metro Home Care	Omaha, NE	15 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(402) 399-1700

Emergency hospitals near Valley

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Methodist Fremont Health	Fremont, NE	11 mi	2 of 5	(402) 721-1610
Chi Health Lakeside	Omaha, NE	12 mi	4 of 5	(402) 717-8000

Straight-line miles from the center of Valley. 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 Valley

At the Nebraska median aide wage of $17.38 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,506 a month in wages, which is 30% of the $5,089 monthly median income of Valley households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Nebraska'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 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 Valley: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Valley?

At the Nebraska median aide wage of $17.38 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,506 a month in wages, which is 30% of the $5,089 monthly median income of Valley households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Nebraska'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 Valley, NE