Mobility Assistance in Blanding, UT

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Blanding, UT: the local picture

34%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (24% in San Juan County)

47

residents 85 or older (1.4% of all residents)

2.9 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Blanding)

51%

of residents 65+ report a disability (46% in San Juan County)

About 121 Blanding residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (34%; 24% in San Juan County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Blanding that list physical therapy include Brightenlife Home Health and Zion's Way Home Health; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Blanding compared with San Juan County and Utah

Census figure	Blanding	San Juan County	Utah
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	34%	24%	17%
Residents 85 or older	1.4%	2.3%	1.2%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	12%	6.5%	5.2%
Residents 65+ with a disability	51%	46%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	20%	18%	22%
Households with no vehicle	5.2%	7.7%	4.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$61,875	$48,975	—

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Brightenlife Home Health	Murray, UT	240 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(888) 585-1475
Zion's Way Home Health	St. George, UT	226 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(435) 688-0648
Rocky Mountain Home Health - Utah	Woods Cross, UT	258 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(801) 525-4800

Emergency hospitals near Blanding

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Blue Mountain Hospital	Blanding, UT	2.9 mi	not rated	(435) 678-3993
San Juan Hospital	Monticello, UT	23 mi	not rated	(435) 587-2116

Straight-line miles from the center of Blanding. 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 Blanding

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 29% of the $5,156 monthly median income of Blanding 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 Blanding: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Blanding?

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 29% of the $5,156 monthly median income of Blanding 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.

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