Mobility Assistance in Versailles, MO

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Versailles, MO: the local picture

24%

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

130

residents 85 or older (5.0% of all residents)

23 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Osage Beach)

70%

of residents 65+ report a disability (39% in Morgan County)

About 142 Versailles residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (24%; 18% in Morgan County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Versailles that list physical therapy include Centerwell Home Health and Elara Caring; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Versailles compared with Morgan County and Missouri

Census figure	Versailles	Morgan County	Missouri
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	24%	18%	21%
Residents 85 or older	5.0%	2.3%	2.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	9.2%	4.6%	6.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability	70%	39%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	55%	32%	30%
Households with no vehicle	26%	10%	6.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$24,260	$44,841	—

Older residents in towns around Versailles

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Eldon, MO	16 mi	1,058	40%
Tipton, MO	16 mi	415	13%
California, MO	20 mi	862	30%
Osage Beach, MO	23 mi	1,595	17%
Sedalia, MO	28 mi	3,738	26%
Camdenton, MO	29 mi	457	34%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Columbia, MO	43 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(573) 256-4705
Elara Caring	Jefferson City, MO	34 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(800) 690-1753
Central Missouri Home Health	Jefferson City, MO	34 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(573) 681-3777
Phoenix Home Care	Jefferson City, MO	38 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(573) 635-3900
Capital Region Home Health	Jefferson City, MO	34 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(573) 632-5750
Orthopaedic And Medical Home Health, LLC	Columbia, MO	46 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(573) 474-1786

Emergency hospitals near Versailles

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Lake Regional Health System	Osage Beach, MO	23 mi	3 of 5	(573) 348-8000
Bothwell Regional Health Center	Sedalia, MO	28 mi	4 of 5	(660) 826-8833

Straight-line miles from the center of Versailles. 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 Versailles

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 68% of the $2,022 monthly median income of Versailles 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 Versailles: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Versailles?

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 68% of the $2,022 monthly median income of Versailles 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 Versailles, MO