Mobility Assistance in Cedar City, UT

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Cedar City, UT: the local picture

20%

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

522

residents 85 or older (1.4% of all residents)

1.9 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Cedar City)

33%

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

About 958 Cedar City residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (20%; 20% in Iron County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Cedar City that list physical therapy include Brightenlife Home Health and Atlas Home Care; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Cedar City compared with Iron County and Utah

Census figure	Cedar City	Iron County	Utah
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	20%	20%	17%
Residents 85 or older	1.4%	1.3%	1.2%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	7.9%	7.2%	5.2%
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	34%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	27%	25%	22%
Households with no vehicle	3.3%	3.4%	4.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$66,920	$59,796	—

Older residents in towns around Cedar City

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Enoch, UT	6.3 mi	914	21%
Parowan, UT	18 mi	572	29%
La Verkin, UT	32 mi	645	19%
Hurricane, UT	40 mi	5,694	15%
Washington, UT	44 mi	6,786	11%
Ivins, UT	48 mi	3,191	9.3%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Brightenlife Home Health	Murray, UT	215 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(888) 585-1475
Atlas Home Care	Layton, UT	243 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(801) 771-9099
Zion's Way Home Health	St. George, UT	48 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(435) 688-0648
Intermountain Health Home Health - Ogden	South Ogden, UT	248 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(385) 887-6000
Atlas Homecare Of Southern Utah	Washington, UT	44 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(435) 628-8410
Intermountain Health Home Health - St. George	St George, UT	48 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(385) 887-6000

Emergency hospitals near Cedar City

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Intermountain Health Cedar City Hospital	Cedar City, UT	1.9 mi	3 of 5	(435) 868-5800
Intermountain Health Garfield Memorial Hospital	Panguitch, UT	37 mi	not rated	(435) 676-1262

Straight-line miles from the center of Cedar City. 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 Cedar City

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 27% of the $5,577 monthly median income of Cedar City 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 Cedar City: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Cedar City?

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 27% of the $5,577 monthly median income of Cedar City 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.

Mobility Assistance at Home in Cedar City, UT