Mobility Assistance in Boulder, CO: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Boulder, CO: the local picture

9.6%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (11% in Boulder County)

2,073

residents 85 or older (1.9% of all residents)

1.6 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Boulder)

21%

of residents 65+ report a disability (24% in Boulder County)

About 1,242 Boulder residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (9.6%; 11% in Boulder County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

2,073 residents are 85 or older. Ask any caregiver who will help with transfers how they were trained.

Home health agencies serving Boulder that list physical therapy include Professional Home Health Care Inc and Adoration Home Health; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Boulder compared with Boulder County and Colorado

Census figure	Boulder	Boulder County	Colorado
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	9.6%	11%	16%
Residents 85 or older	1.9%	1.9%	1.6%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.4%	3.8%	5.1%
Residents 65+ with a disability	21%	24%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	31%	28%
Households with no vehicle	9.1%	5.2%	5.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$85,244	$78,463	—

Older residents in towns around Boulder

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Gunbarrel, CO	5.0 mi	1,748	5.8%
Louisville, CO	6.9 mi	3,493	6.8%
Niwot, CO	7.0 mi	970	8.9%
Superior, CO	8.1 mi	1,246	7.9%
Lafayette, CO	8.3 mi	4,929	12%
Erie, CO	11 mi	3,338	12%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Professional Home Health Care Inc	Longmont, CO	10 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(720) 494-0190
Adoration Home Health	Lakewood, CO	24 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(720) 440-9422
Compassionate Home Health Care LLC	Broomfield, CO	12 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(303) 465-3700
Accentcare Home Health Of Mountain Valley LLC	Denver, CO	25 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(303) 620-5402
Canyon Home Care	Loveland, CO	29 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(970) 330-5655
Berkley Home Health	Aurora, CO	33 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(303) 758-2000

Emergency hospitals near Boulder

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Boulder Community Health	Boulder, CO	1.6 mi	4 of 5	(303) 440-2273
Good Samaritan Medical Center LLC	Lafayette, CO	8.4 mi	4 of 5	(303) 689-4000

Straight-line miles from the center of Boulder. 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 Boulder

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 23% of the $7,104 monthly median income of Boulder 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 Boulder: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Boulder?

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 23% of the $7,104 monthly median income of Boulder 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; 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 Boulder, CO