Mobility Assistance in Anchorage, AK

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Anchorage, AK: the local picture

19%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs

2,783

residents 85 or older (1.0% of all residents)

18 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Anchorage)

34%

of residents 65+ report a disability

About 6,976 Anchorage residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (19%). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

2,783 residents are 85 or older. Ask any caregiver who will help with transfers how they were trained.

Home health agencies serving Anchorage that list physical therapy include Enhabit Home Health and Alaskan Home Health, Inc; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Anchorage compared with Alaska

Census figure	Anchorage	Alaska
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	19%	19%
Residents 85 or older	1.0%	0.9%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	8.3%	6.8%
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	26%	27%
Households with no vehicle	5.9%	9.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$81,770	—

Older residents in towns around Anchorage

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Knik-Fairview, AK	26 mi	2,183	17%
Butte, AK	27 mi	653	24%
Gateway, AK	27 mi	648	27%
South Lakes, AK	29 mi	728	15%
Wasilla, AK	29 mi	1,659	35%
Palmer, AK	30 mi	986	27%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Enhabit Home Health	Anchorage, AK	20 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(907) 272-1275
Alaskan Home Health, Inc	Anchorage, AK	21 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(907) 830-8548
Providence At Home With Compassus Hh Anchorage	Anchorage, AK	18 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(907) 331-4075
Ancora Home Health & Hospice	Wasilla, AK	29 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(907) 561-0700
Infinite Care Of Alaska	Anchorage, AK	20 mi	2 of 5	nursing, home health aides	(907) 350-3606
Maxim Healthcare Services, Inc	Anchorage, AK	20 mi	not rated	nursing, home health aides	(907) 770-0862

Emergency hospitals near Anchorage

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Providence Alaska Medical Center	Anchorage, AK	18 mi	3 of 5	(907) 562-2211
Alaska Regional Hospital	Anchorage, AK	18 mi	1 of 5	(907) 276-1131

Straight-line miles from the center of Anchorage. 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 Anchorage

At the Alaska median aide wage of $19.11 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,656 a month in wages, which is 24% of the $6,814 monthly median income of Anchorage households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Alaska's minimum wage is $14.00 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 How to get paid to care for a family member in Alaska: consumer-directed personal care.

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 Anchorage: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Anchorage?

At the Alaska median aide wage of $19.11 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,656 a month in wages, which is 24% of the $6,814 monthly median income of Anchorage households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Alaska's minimum wage is $14.00 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 Anchorage, AK