Mobility Assistance in Washington, MO

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Washington, MO: the local picture

18%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (20% in Franklin County)

345

residents 85 or older (2.3% of all residents)

0.5 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Washington)

31%

of residents 65+ report a disability (34% in Franklin County)

About 516 Washington residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (18%; 20% in Franklin County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

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

Washington compared with Franklin County and Missouri

Census figure	Washington	Franklin County	Missouri
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	18%	20%	21%
Residents 85 or older	2.3%	2.1%	2.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	2.7%	5.5%	6.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability	31%	34%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	39%	27%	30%
Households with no vehicle	5.8%	3.8%	6.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$36,903	$51,567	—

Older residents in towns around Washington

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Union, MO	8.0 mi	1,585	19%
Villa Ridge, MO	9.3 mi	469	20%
Gray Summit, MO	11 mi	424	15%
New Haven, MO	12 mi	506	41%
St. Clair, MO	14 mi	776	33%
Pacific, MO	15 mi	1,355	28%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring	Bridgeton, MO	35 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(800) 381-5931
Aw Health Care	Saint Louis, MO	38 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(314) 726-5600
Centerwell Home Health	Rolla, MO	58 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(573) 341-3456
Amedisys Home Health Of Missouri	Hillsboro, MO	31 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(636) 789-4715
Cooperative Home Care, Inc	Saint Louis, MO	41 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(314) 772-8585
Mercy Home Health	Saint Louis, MO	31 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(314) 729-4550

Emergency hospitals near Washington

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Mercy Hospital Washington	Washington, MO	0.5 mi	4 of 5	(636) 239-8000
Progress West Hospital	Ofallon, MO	21 mi	4 of 5	(636) 344-2273

Straight-line miles from the center of Washington. 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 Washington

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 45% of the $3,075 monthly median income of Washington 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 Washington: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Washington?

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 45% of the $3,075 monthly median income of Washington 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 Washington, MO