Mobility Assistance in Dakota Ridge, CO

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Dakota Ridge, CO: the local picture

12%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (14% in Jefferson County)

280

residents 85 or older (0.8% of all residents)

4.9 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Lakewood)

25%

of residents 65+ report a disability (27% in Jefferson County)

About 624 Dakota Ridge residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (12%; 14% in Jefferson County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Dakota Ridge that list physical therapy include Adoration Home Health and Integrity Home Health Inc; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Dakota Ridge compared with Jefferson County and Colorado

Census figure	Dakota Ridge	Jefferson County	Colorado
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	12%	14%	16%
Residents 85 or older	0.8%	1.9%	1.6%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.2%	4.3%	5.1%
Residents 65+ with a disability	25%	27%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	23%	27%	28%
Households with no vehicle	1.8%	4.0%	5.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$86,103	$75,925	—

Older residents in towns around Dakota Ridge

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Ken Caryl, CO	3.1 mi	6,225	9.7%
Columbine, CO	4.1 mi	5,120	16%
Lakewood, CO	5.6 mi	28,079	16%
Littleton, CO	6.4 mi	8,989	16%
Sheridan, CO	6.6 mi	891	26%
Englewood, CO	7.7 mi	5,121	20%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Adoration Home Health	Lakewood, CO	4.9 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(720) 440-9422
Integrity Home Health Inc	Aurora, CO	16 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(214) 440-1394
Lifespring Home Care	Castle Rock, CO	23 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(903) 706-5050
Namaste Home Health	Centennial, CO	9.9 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(303) 228-7783
Accentcare Home Health Of Mountain Valley LLC	Denver, CO	11 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(303) 620-5402
HCA Healthone Healthcare At Home	Greenwood Village, CO	14 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(877) 312-6614

Emergency hospitals near Dakota Ridge

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Centura Health-St Anthony Hospital	Lakewood, CO	4.9 mi	4 of 5	(720) 321-0000
Orthocolorado Hosp At St Anthony Med Campus	Lakewood, CO	4.9 mi	not rated	(720) 321-5000

Straight-line miles from the center of Dakota Ridge. 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 Dakota Ridge

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 22% of the $7,175 monthly median income of Dakota Ridge 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 Dakota Ridge: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Dakota Ridge?

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 22% of the $7,175 monthly median income of Dakota Ridge 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 Dakota Ridge, CO