Mobility Assistance in Woodward, OK

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Woodward, OK: the local picture

23%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (26% in Woodward County)

281

residents 85 or older (2.4% of all residents)

0.2 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Woodward)

43%

of residents 65+ report a disability (46% in Woodward County)

About 408 Woodward residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (23%; 26% in Woodward County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

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

Woodward compared with Woodward County and Oklahoma

Census figure	Woodward	Woodward County	Oklahoma
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	23%	26%	26%
Residents 85 or older	2.4%	1.9%	1.6%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.0%	4.1%	7.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability	43%	46%	41%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	42%	33%	30%
Households with no vehicle	5.7%	4.0%	5.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$40,424	$40,931	—

Older residents in towns around Woodward

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Alva, OK	48 mi	786	21%
Fairview, OK	53 mi	629	30%
Clinton, OK	68 mi	1,177	22%
Watonga, OK	69 mi	340	13%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Accentcare Health	Woodward, OK	0.2 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(580) 254-0072
Elara Caring V	Enid, OK	83 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(580) 213-3333
Carter Healthcare Of Central Oklahoma, LLC	Oklahoma City, OK	119 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(405) 947-7700
Assured Home Health Of Woodward	Woodward, OK	0.2 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(580) 254-9275
Complete Home Health Of Oklahoma City	Oklahoma City, OK	127 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(405) 879-3470
Complete Home Health Of Western Oklahoma	Tulsa, OK	194 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(580) 237-1819

Emergency hospitals near Woodward

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Integris Health Woodward Hospital	Woodward, OK	0.2 mi	3 of 5	(580) 256-5511
Newman Memorial Hospital	Shattuck, OK	28 mi	not rated	(580) 938-2551

Straight-line miles from the center of Woodward. 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 Woodward

At the Oklahoma median aide wage of $13.32 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,154 a month in wages, which is 34% of the $3,369 monthly median income of Woodward households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Oklahoma'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 Woodward: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Woodward?

At the Oklahoma median aide wage of $13.32 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,154 a month in wages, which is 34% of the $3,369 monthly median income of Woodward households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Oklahoma'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 Woodward, OK