Mobility Assistance in Bayfield, CO

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Bayfield, CO: the local picture

4.3%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (8.5% in La Plata County)

26

residents 85 or older (0.9% of all residents)

15 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Durango)

17%

of residents 65+ report a disability (21% in La Plata County)

About 10 Bayfield residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (4.3%; 8.5% in La Plata County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Bayfield that list physical therapy include Pasco/Sw Home Health and Home Health Mercy; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Bayfield compared with La Plata County and Colorado

Census figure	Bayfield	La Plata County	Colorado
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	4.3%	8.5%	16%
Residents 85 or older	0.9%	1.4%	1.6%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	0.0%	3.9%	5.1%
Residents 65+ with a disability	17%	21%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	39%	24%	28%
Households with no vehicle	5.9%	2.7%	5.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$64,583	$69,214	—

Older residents in towns around Bayfield

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Durango, CO	16 mi	3,232	10%
Aztec, NM	36 mi	1,000	21%
Dulce, NM	38 mi	554	42%
Bloomfield, NM	40 mi	1,140	40%
Flora Vista, NM	40 mi	401	31%
Crouch Mesa, NM	43 mi	424	16%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Pasco/Sw Home Health	Cortez, CO	55 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(970) 565-6833
Home Health Mercy	Durango, CO	15 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(970) 764-3500
Guardian Angel Home Health	Cortez, CO	55 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(970) 565-7134

Emergency hospitals near Bayfield

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Mercy Regional Medical Center	Durango, CO	15 mi	5 of 5	(970) 247-4311
Animas Surgical Hospital, LLC	Durango, CO	15 mi	not rated	(970) 247-3537

Straight-line miles from the center of Bayfield. 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 Bayfield

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 30% of the $5,382 monthly median income of Bayfield 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 Bayfield: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Bayfield?

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 30% of the $5,382 monthly median income of Bayfield 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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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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