Mobility Assistance in East Basin, UT

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in East Basin, UT: the local picture

2.2%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (5.8% in Summit County)

8

residents 85 or older (0.2% of all residents)

6.1 mi

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

14%

of residents 65+ report a disability (14% in Summit County)

About 10 East Basin residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (2.2%; 5.8% in Summit County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving East Basin that list physical therapy include Community Nursing Services and Enhabit Home Health; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

East Basin compared with Summit County and Utah

Census figure	East Basin	Summit County	Utah
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	2.2%	5.8%	17%
Residents 85 or older	0.2%	0.9%	1.2%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	0.0%	2.0%	5.2%
Residents 65+ with a disability	14%	14%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	20%	20%	22%
Households with no vehicle	0.0%	2.0%	4.1%

Older residents in towns around East Basin

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Snyderville, UT	4.5 mi	842	6.7%
Park City, UT	5.6 mi	1,808	2.9%
Summit Park, UT	6.2 mi	1,259	4.1%
Heber, UT	14 mi	1,405	14%
Midway, UT	15 mi	1,253	2.3%
Millcreek, UT	19 mi	10,044	13%

Home health agencies serving East Basin (therapy needs a doctor’s order)

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Community Nursing Services	West Valley City, UT	28 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(801) 233-6100
Enhabit Home Health	Murray, UT	24 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(801) 747-5500
Applegate Homecare	South Ogden, UT	40 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(801) 394-3250
Aspen Ridge Home Health	Murray, UT	23 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(801) 713-3248
Intermountain Homecare Home Health Salt Lake	South Jordan, UT	28 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(385) 887-6000
A-Plus Healthcare At Home - Home Health	Lehi, UT	31 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(801) 225-0990

Emergency hospitals near East Basin

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Park City Hospital	Park City, UT	6.1 mi	5 of 5	(435) 658-6700
Intermountain Health Heber Valley Hospital	Heber City, UT	17 mi	not rated	(435) 654-2500

Straight-line miles from the center of East Basin. 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 East Basin

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. 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 East Basin: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in East Basin?

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. 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 East Basin, UT