Mobility Assistance in Winfield, KS

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Winfield, KS: the local picture

25%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (24% in Cowley County)

482

residents 85 or older (4.1% of all residents)

0.1 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Winfield)

43%

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

About 541 Winfield residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (25%; 24% in Cowley County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Winfield that list physical therapy include Faith Home Health and Traditions Health; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Winfield compared with Cowley County and Kansas

Census figure	Winfield	Cowley County	Kansas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	25%	24%	20%
Residents 85 or older	4.1%	2.7%	2.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	7.4%	6.0%	5.6%
Residents 65+ with a disability	43%	39%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	40%	35%	30%
Households with no vehicle	11%	7.0%	5.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$47,038	$48,444	—

Older residents in towns around Winfield

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Arkansas City, KS	12 mi	1,935	26%
Mulvane, KS	21 mi	1,452	33%
Wellington, KS	24 mi	1,371	31%
Rose Hill, KS	24 mi	553	17%
Derby, KS	27 mi	4,342	20%
Haysville, KS	30 mi	1,640	23%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Faith Home Health	Wichita, KS	35 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(316) 370-2116
Traditions Health	Wichita, KS	37 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(316) 866-2929
Phoenix Home Care	Wichita, KS	37 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(316) 688-5511
Providence Home Health And Hospice, LLC	Wichita, KS	32 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(316) 558-5956
Specialized Home Care	Wichita, KS	35 mi	4 of 5	—	(316) 941-9698
Enhabit Home Health	Wichita, KS	37 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(316) 267-4663

Emergency hospitals near Winfield

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
William Newton Hospital	Winfield, KS	0.1 mi	4 of 5	(620) 221-2300
Sck Health	Arkansas City, KS	13 mi	not rated	(620) 442-2500

Straight-line miles from the center of Winfield. 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 Winfield

At the Kansas median aide wage of $15.03 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,303 a month in wages, which is 33% of the $3,920 monthly median income of Winfield households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Kansas'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 Winfield: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Winfield?

At the Kansas median aide wage of $15.03 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,303 a month in wages, which is 33% of the $3,920 monthly median income of Winfield households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Kansas'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 Winfield, KS