Mobility Assistance in Webster City, IA

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Webster City, IA: the local picture

27%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (19% in Hamilton County)

451

residents 85 or older (5.8% of all residents)

0.5 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Webster City)

46%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Hamilton County)

About 367 Webster City residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (27%; 19% in Hamilton County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Webster City that list physical therapy include Unitypoint At Home and Mary Greeley Home Health Services; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Webster City compared with Hamilton County and Iowa

Census figure	Webster City	Hamilton County	Iowa
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	27%	19%	17%
Residents 85 or older	5.8%	4.0%	2.3%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	8.0%	5.6%	5.1%
Residents 65+ with a disability	46%	32%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	57%	41%	31%
Households with no vehicle	7.3%	4.7%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$43,571	$45,833	—

Older residents in towns around Webster City

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Eagle Grove, IA	15 mi	653	13%
Fort Dodge, IA	19 mi	4,713	19%
Clarion, IA	19 mi	539	19%
Story City, IA	22 mi	722	13%
Humboldt, IA	27 mi	1,089	19%
Iowa Falls, IA	28 mi	1,205	26%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Unitypoint At Home	Fort Dodge, IA	19 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(515) 574-6416
Mary Greeley Home Health Services	Ames, IA	31 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(515) 239-6730
Wesley Life Home Health	Urbandale, IA	58 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(515) 978-2777
Hamilton County Public Health Nursing Services	Webster City, IA	0.5 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(515) 832-9565
Iowa Home Care, L L C	Webster City, IA	0.5 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(515) 576-2273
Optimae Home Health Services, Central Iowa	Des Moines, IA	61 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(515) 277-0134

Emergency hospitals near Webster City

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Van Diest Medical Center	Webster City, IA	0.5 mi	5 of 5	(515) 832-9400
Trinity Regional Medical Center	Fort Dodge, IA	19 mi	2 of 5	(515) 573-3101

Straight-line miles from the center of Webster 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 Webster City

At the Iowa median aide wage of $17.34 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,503 a month in wages, which is 41% of the $3,631 monthly median income of Webster City households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Iowa's minimum wage is $7.25 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 Webster City: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Webster City?

At the Iowa median aide wage of $17.34 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,503 a month in wages, which is 41% of the $3,631 monthly median income of Webster City households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Iowa's minimum wage is $7.25 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 Webster City, IA