Mobility Assistance in Afton, WY: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Afton, WY: the local picture

6.6%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (14% in Lincoln County)

95

residents 85 or older (3.3% of all residents)

1.1 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Afton)

35%

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

About 26 Afton residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (6.6%; 14% in Lincoln County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Afton that list physical therapy include Symbii Home Health and Premier Home Health Inc; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Afton compared with Lincoln County and Wyoming

Census figure	Afton	Lincoln County	Wyoming
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	6.6%	14%	19%
Residents 85 or older	3.3%	2.0%	1.8%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	0.0%	1.3%	5.0%
Residents 65+ with a disability	35%	34%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	39%	30%	31%
Households with no vehicle	2.9%	3.5%	4.1%

Older residents in towns around Afton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Montpelier, ID	33 mi	555	24%
Soda Springs, ID	34 mi	562	32%
Jackson, WY	52 mi	967	23%
Victor, ID	61 mi	178	18%
Preston, ID	65 mi	939	24%
Kemmerer, WY	68 mi	682	19%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Symbii Home Health	Afton, WY	1.1 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(307) 885-7583
Premier Home Health Inc	Thayne, WY	15 mi	1.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(307) 883-5500

Emergency hospitals near Afton

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Star Valley Medical Center	Afton, WY	1.1 mi	not rated	(307) 885-5800
Bear Lake Memorial Hospital	Montpelier, ID	33 mi	not rated	(208) 847-1630

Straight-line miles from the center of Afton. 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 Afton

At the Wyoming median aide wage of $15.96 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,383 a month in wages. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Wyoming's state rate is lower than the federal one, so employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act pay at least the federal $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor).

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 Afton: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Afton?

At the Wyoming median aide wage of $15.96 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,383 a month in wages. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Wyoming's state rate is lower than the federal one, so employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act pay at least the federal $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor).

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.

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