Mobility Assistance in American Fork, UT

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in American Fork, UT: the local picture

20%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (19% in Utah County)

302

residents 85 or older (0.8% of all residents)

1.0 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (American Fork)

31%

of residents 65+ report a disability (31% in Utah County)

About 661 American Fork residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (20%; 19% in Utah County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving American Fork that list physical therapy include Utah Home Health and Active Home Health; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

American Fork compared with Utah County and Utah

Census figure	American Fork	Utah County	Utah
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	20%	19%	17%
Residents 85 or older	0.8%	0.8%	1.2%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	3.9%	5.2%	5.2%
Residents 65+ with a disability	31%	31%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	17%	18%	22%
Households with no vehicle	2.2%	2.7%	4.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$71,045	$77,986	—

Older residents in towns around American Fork

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Pleasant Grove, UT	2.9 mi	3,592	16%
Cedar Hills, UT	3.2 mi	885	17%
Highland, UT	3.4 mi	1,831	9.2%
Lindon, UT	4.8 mi	1,514	12%
Lehi, UT	4.8 mi	4,792	17%
Vineyard, UT	5.5 mi	297	19%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Utah Home Health	Orem, UT	6.9 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(801) 373-1400
Active Home Health	Sandy, UT	15 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(801) 438-6285
Brightenlife Home Health	Murray, UT	17 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(888) 585-1475
Symbii Home Health South	Murray, UT	20 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(801) 433-0344
Utah Home Health - North	Bountiful, UT	35 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(801) 790-0223
Atlas Home Care	Layton, UT	50 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(801) 771-9099

Emergency hospitals near American Fork

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
American Fork Hospital	American Fork, UT	1.0 mi	4 of 5	(801) 855-3305
Orem Community Hospital	Orem, UT	6.9 mi	not rated	(801) 714-3307

Straight-line miles from the center of American Fork. 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 American Fork

At the Utah median aide wage of $17.25 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,495 a month in wages, which is 25% of the $5,920 monthly median income of American Fork households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Utah'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 American Fork: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in American Fork?

At the Utah median aide wage of $17.25 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,495 a month in wages, which is 25% of the $5,920 monthly median income of American Fork households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Utah'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 American Fork, UT