Mobility Assistance in Alamosa, CO: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Alamosa, CO: the local picture

30%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (22% in Alamosa County)

239

residents 85 or older (2.4% of all residents)

0.3 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Alamosa)

36%

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

About 367 Alamosa residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (30%; 22% in Alamosa County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Alamosa that list physical therapy include Alamosa County Public Health Department and At Home Healthcare; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Alamosa compared with Alamosa County and Colorado

Census figure	Alamosa	Alamosa County	Colorado
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	30%	22%	16%
Residents 85 or older	2.4%	2.7%	1.6%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	9.0%	9.1%	5.1%
Residents 65+ with a disability	36%	35%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	44%	33%	28%
Households with no vehicle	11%	7.9%	5.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$36,563	$48,333	—

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Alamosa County Public Health Department	Alamosa, CO	0.3 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(719) 589-6639
At Home Healthcare	Alamosa, CO	0.3 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(719) 589-6425
Optimizing Home Health In The San Luis Valley	Antonito, CO	28 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(719) 580-2083
Aveanna Healthcare	Pueblo, CO	89 mi	not rated	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(719) 785-0592
Nursing And Therapy Services Of Colorado Inc	Colorado Springs, CO	115 mi	not rated	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(719) 574-5562
Angels Of Care Pediatric Home Health Colorado LLC	Aurora, CO	162 mi	not rated	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(720) 446-5754

Emergency hospitals near Alamosa

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
San Luis Valley Regional Medical Center	Alamosa, CO	0.3 mi	3 of 5	(719) 587-1202
Rio Grande Hospital	Del Norte, CO	31 mi	4 of 5	(719) 657-2510

Straight-line miles from the center of Alamosa. 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 Alamosa

At the Colorado median aide wage of $18.53 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,606 a month in wages, which is 53% of the $3,047 monthly median income of Alamosa households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Colorado's minimum wage is $15.16 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 Alamosa: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Alamosa?

At the Colorado median aide wage of $18.53 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,606 a month in wages, which is 53% of the $3,047 monthly median income of Alamosa households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Colorado's minimum wage is $15.16 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.

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