Central Heights-Midland City, Arizona

Mobility Assistance at Home in Central Heights-Midland City, AZ

Help walking, getting in and out of bed, chairs, the shower and the car, and staying steady around the home. Post what you need in Central Heights-Midland City for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.

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Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Central Heights-Midland City, AZ: the local picture

53%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (22% in Gila County)

residents 85 or older (0.3% of all residents)

1.5 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Globe)

68%

of residents 65+ report a disability (38% in Gila County)

About 261 Central Heights-Midland City residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (53%; 22% in Gila County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Central Heights-Midland City that list physical therapy include Billet Home Health Inc- Peoria and Interim Health Care; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Central Heights-Midland City compared with Gila County and Arizona

Census figure	Central Heights-Midland City	Gila County	Arizona
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	53%	22%	19%
Residents 85 or older	0.3%	2.8%	1.9%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	12%	4.8%	5.7%
Residents 65+ with a disability	68%	38%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	28%	29%	25%
Households with no vehicle	7.3%	6.4%	5.4%

Older residents in towns around Central Heights-Midland City

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Globe, AZ	4.3 mi	1,463	31%
San Carlos, AZ	20 mi	429	34%
Superior, AZ	20 mi	883	28%
Gold Canyon, AZ	35 mi	7,112	12%
Florence, AZ	41 mi	5,578	17%
Apache Junction, AZ	42 mi	13,972	27%

Home health agencies serving Central Heights-Midland City (therapy needs a doctor’s order)

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Billet Home Health Inc - Mesa	Mesa, AZ	56 mi	4 of 5	—	(248) 464-4920
Billet Home Health Inc- Peoria	Peoria, AZ	82 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(833) 224-5538
Interim Health Care	Tucson, AZ	82 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(520) 747-1800
American Home Health Services, Inc.	Mesa, AZ	59 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(480) 696-4980
Copper State Home Health, LLC	Globe, AZ	1.5 mi	not rated	nursing, physical therapy, home health aides	(928) 473-1316

Emergency hospitals near Central Heights-Midland City

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Cobre Valley Regional Medical Center	Globe, AZ	1.5 mi	2 of 5	(928) 402-1122
San Carlos Apache Healthcare Corporation	Peridot, AZ	22 mi	not rated	(928) 475-1200

Straight-line miles from the center of Central Heights-Midland 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 Central Heights-Midland City

At the Arizona median aide wage of $17.51 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,518 a month in wages. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Arizona's minimum wage is $15.15 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 ALTCS family caregiver rules: how to get paid to care for a family member in Arizona.

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 Central Heights-Midland City: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Central Heights-Midland City?

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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