Mobility Assistance in Drexel Heights, AZ

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Drexel Heights, AZ: the local picture

17%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (19% in Pima County)

399

residents 85 or older (1.4% of all residents)

5.5 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Tucson)

34%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Pima County)

About 847 Drexel Heights residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (17%; 19% in Pima County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Drexel Heights that list physical therapy include Sacred Heart Home Health Care - Tucson and Dependable Home Health, Inc; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Drexel Heights compared with Pima County and Arizona

Census figure	Drexel Heights	Pima County	Arizona
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	17%	19%	19%
Residents 85 or older	1.4%	2.4%	1.9%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.5%	5.5%	5.7%
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	32%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	20%	29%	25%
Households with no vehicle	3.9%	7.1%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$57,754	$60,759	—

Older residents in towns around Drexel Heights

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Valencia West, AZ	3.7 mi	1,662	19%
Tucson Estates, AZ	5.2 mi	4,453	13%
South Tucson, AZ	5.8 mi	645	16%
Summit, AZ	8.2 mi	540	40%
Tucson Mountains, AZ	9.6 mi	3,793	9.1%
Tucson, AZ	10 mi	88,716	24%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Sacred Heart Home Health Care - Tucson	Tucson, AZ	11 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(520) 577-4630
Dependable Home Health, Inc	Tucson, AZ	11 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(520) 721-3822
Dependable Nurses, Inc	Tucson, AZ	11 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(520) 795-1290
Tucson Medical Home Health	Tucson, AZ	14 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, medical social work	(520) 372-2144
Centerwell Home Health	Tucson, AZ	11 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(520) 731-1333
Amedisys Home Health Care	Tucson, AZ	14 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(520) 325-9056

Emergency hospitals near Drexel Heights

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Banner-University Medical Center South Campus	Tucson, AZ	5.5 mi	4 of 5	(520) 874-2000
St. Mary's Hospital	Tucson, AZ	7.0 mi	2 of 5	(520) 872-3000

Straight-line miles from the center of Drexel Heights. 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 Drexel Heights

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, which is 32% of the $4,813 monthly median income of Drexel Heights households headed by someone 65 or older. 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 Drexel Heights: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Drexel Heights?

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, which is 32% of the $4,813 monthly median income of Drexel Heights households headed by someone 65 or older. 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; 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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