Mobility Assistance in Brush, CO: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Brush, CO: the local picture

15%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (16% in Morgan County)

83

residents 85 or older (1.6% of all residents)

0.5 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Brush)

35%

of residents 65+ report a disability (34% in Morgan County)

About 112 Brush residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (15%; 16% in Morgan County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Brush that list physical therapy include Colorado Plains Medical Center Home Care and Sterling Medcare Home Health Inc; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Brush compared with Morgan County and Colorado

Census figure	Brush	Morgan County	Colorado
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	15%	16%	16%
Residents 85 or older	1.6%	1.4%	1.6%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.8%	3.4%	5.1%
Residents 65+ with a disability	35%	34%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	41%	30%	28%
Households with no vehicle	19%	6.5%	5.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$40,250	$45,993	—

Older residents in towns around Brush

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Fort Morgan, CO	8.0 mi	1,780	18%
Sterling, CO	34 mi	2,520	23%
Yuma, CO	50 mi	734	25%
Strasburg, CO	52 mi	577	25%
Bennett, CO	55 mi	333	33%
La Salle, CO	57 mi	352	17%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Colorado Plains Medical Center Home Care	Fort Morgan, CO	8.8 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(970) 867-3013
Sterling Medcare Home Health Inc	Sterling, CO	34 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(970) 522-6807
Northeast Plains Home Health Care LLC	Sterling, CO	34 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(970) 522-3045
Amazing Care Home Health Services	Aurora, CO	76 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(303) 755-3170
Yuma District Hospital Home Health Care	Yuma, CO	50 mi	1.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(970) 848-4758
Care Options For Kids	Denver, CO	78 mi	not rated	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(303) 432-8487

Emergency hospitals near Brush

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
East Morgan County Hospital	Brush, CO	0.5 mi	not rated	(970) 842-6222
St Elizabeth Hospital	Fort Morgan, CO	8.8 mi	4 of 5	(970) 867-3391

Straight-line miles from the center of Brush. 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 Brush

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 48% of the $3,354 monthly median income of Brush 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 Brush: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Brush?

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 48% of the $3,354 monthly median income of Brush 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 Brush, CO