Mobility Assistance in Colorado City, AZ

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Colorado City, AZ: the local picture

18%

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

0

residents 85 or older (0.0% of all residents)

26 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Kanab)

49%

of residents 65+ report a disability (35% in Mohave County)

About 8 Colorado City residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (18%; 22% in Mohave County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

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

Colorado City compared with Mohave County and Arizona

Census figure	Colorado City	Mohave County	Arizona
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	18%	22%	19%
Residents 85 or older	0.0%	2.7%	1.9%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	18%	6.4%	5.7%
Residents 65+ with a disability	49%	35%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	0.0%	27%	25%
Households with no vehicle	0.0%	3.9%	5.4%

Older residents in towns around Colorado City

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
La Verkin, UT	23 mi	645	19%
Hurricane, UT	24 mi	5,694	15%
Kanab, UT	26 mi	1,041	19%
Washington, UT	30 mi	6,786	11%
St. George, UT	33 mi	22,225	16%
Santa Clara, UT	39 mi	1,281	14%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Zion's Way Home Health	St. George, UT	34 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(435) 688-0648
Zion's Way Home Health	Page, AZ	85 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(928) 645-0366
Angels Of Care	Scottsdale, AZ	241 mi	not rated	nursing, speech therapy	(480) 839-2200

Emergency hospitals near Colorado City

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Kane County Hospital	Kanab, UT	26 mi	not rated	(435) 644-5811
St. George Regional Hospital	St George, UT	33 mi	5 of 5	(435) 251-2100

Straight-line miles from the center of Colorado 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 Colorado 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 Colorado City: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Colorado 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).

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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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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