Mobility Assistance in Blackfoot, ID

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Blackfoot, ID: the local picture

30%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (20% in Bingham County)

307

residents 85 or older (2.4% of all residents)

0.7 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Blackfoot)

48%

of residents 65+ report a disability (37% in Bingham County)

About 556 Blackfoot residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (30%; 20% in Bingham County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Blackfoot that list physical therapy include Eden Home Health -Idahofalls and Symbii Home Health; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Blackfoot compared with Bingham County and Idaho

Census figure	Blackfoot	Bingham County	Idaho
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	30%	20%	19%
Residents 85 or older	2.4%	1.5%	1.6%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	13%	8.1%	6.6%
Residents 65+ with a disability	48%	37%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	29%	22%	24%
Households with no vehicle	9.3%	4.5%	3.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$36,921	$56,451	—

Older residents in towns around Blackfoot

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Fort Hall, ID	14 mi	456	19%
Shelley, ID	17 mi	567	16%
Chubbuck, ID	19 mi	2,590	24%
Pocatello, ID	23 mi	7,946	20%
Idaho Falls, ID	26 mi	9,199	22%
Ammon, ID	27 mi	2,517	23%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Eden Home Health -Idahofalls	Idaho Falls, ID	26 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(208) 523-1980
Symbii Home Health	Chubbuck, ID	19 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(208) 637-2273
Heritage Home Health	Pocatello, ID	19 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(208) 238-0088
Enhabit Home Health Of Eastern Idaho	Idaho Falls, ID	26 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(208) 528-8100
Advanced Home Health	Idaho Falls, ID	34 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(208) 346-7807
Enhabit Home Health Of Idaho	Twin Falls, ID	116 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(208) 461-1600

Emergency hospitals near Blackfoot

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Bingham Memorial Hospital	Blackfoot, ID	0.7 mi	not rated	(208) 785-4100
Portneuf Medical Center	Pocatello, ID	22 mi	4 of 5	(208) 239-1000

Straight-line miles from the center of Blackfoot. 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 Blackfoot

At the Idaho median aide wage of $16.72 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,449 a month in wages, which is 47% of the $3,077 monthly median income of Blackfoot households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Idaho'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 Blackfoot: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Blackfoot?

At the Idaho median aide wage of $16.72 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,449 a month in wages, which is 47% of the $3,077 monthly median income of Blackfoot households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Idaho'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 Blackfoot, ID