Mobility Assistance in Wilton, IA: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Wilton, IA: the local picture

8.0%

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

53

residents 85 or older (1.8% of all residents)

11 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Muscatine)

13%

of residents 65+ report a disability (35% in Muscatine County)

About 42 Wilton residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (8.0%; 18% in Muscatine County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Wilton that list physical therapy include Unity Point At Home and University Of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Downtown Home Health; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Wilton compared with Muscatine County and Iowa

Census figure	Wilton	Muscatine County	Iowa
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	8.0%	18%	17%
Residents 85 or older	1.8%	2.0%	2.3%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.0%	5.7%	5.1%
Residents 65+ with a disability	13%	35%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	29%	32%	31%
Households with no vehicle	0.3%	3.8%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$53,276	$53,936	—

Older residents in towns around Wilton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Muscatine, IA	12 mi	4,139	19%
West Liberty, IA	12 mi	450	34%
Tipton, IA	14 mi	626	19%
West Branch, IA	17 mi	434	15%
Davenport, IA	22 mi	16,575	22%
Eldridge, IA	23 mi	1,261	17%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Unity Point At Home	Moline, IL	28 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(309) 779-7600
University Of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Downtown Home Health	Coralville, IA	30 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(319) 358-2740
Good Samaritan Society Home Care	Davenport, IA	22 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(563) 323-1256
Genesis Vna	Bettendorf, IA	28 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(563) 421-5080
Angels Care Home Health Of Iowa	Davenport, IA	25 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(563) 332-7129
In-Home Care Connection Home Health Services	Moline, IL	28 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(309) 764-7477

Emergency hospitals near Wilton

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Trinity Muscatine	Muscatine, IA	11 mi	4 of 5	(563) 264-9100
Genesis Medical Center-Davenport	Davenport, IA	24 mi	2 of 5	(563) 421-1000

Straight-line miles from the center of Wilton. 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 Wilton

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 34% of the $4,440 monthly median income of Wilton 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 Wilton: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Wilton?

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 34% of the $4,440 monthly median income of Wilton 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 Wilton, IA