Mobility Assistance in El Mirage, AZ

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in El Mirage, AZ: the local picture

23%

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

307

residents 85 or older (0.9% of all residents)

2.9 mi

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

36%

of residents 65+ report a disability (31% in Maricopa County)

About 822 El Mirage residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (23%; 19% in Maricopa County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving El Mirage that list physical therapy include Valley Of The Sun Home Health Care, LLC and Nightingale Homecare; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

El Mirage compared with Maricopa County and Arizona

Census figure	El Mirage	Maricopa County	Arizona
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	23%	19%	19%
Residents 85 or older	0.9%	1.8%	1.9%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.6%	5.8%	5.7%
Residents 65+ with a disability	36%	31%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	15%	25%	25%
Households with no vehicle	2.7%	5.1%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$53,523	$66,038	—

Older residents in towns around El Mirage

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Youngtown, AZ	1.3 mi	1,270	36%
Sun City, AZ	3.1 mi	28,020	19%
Sun City West, AZ	5.9 mi	23,316	15%
Litchfield Park, AZ	6.4 mi	1,365	16%
Citrus Park, AZ	7.9 mi	1,055	20%
Glendale, AZ	8.8 mi	33,463	27%

Home health agencies serving El Mirage (therapy needs a doctor’s order)

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Valley Of The Sun Home Health Care, LLC	Glendale, AZ	10 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(602) 358-7106
Nightingale Homecare	Phoenix, AZ	15 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(602) 504-1555
Summit Home Health LLC	Phoenix, AZ	16 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(602) 535-8255
Emblem Home Health Phoenix	Phoenix, AZ	16 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(602) 795-0739
Emblem Home Health	Tempe, AZ	27 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(480) 444-7800
Alliance Home Care LLC	Sun City, AZ	4.7 mi	4.5 of 5	—	(623) 215-5794

Emergency hospitals near El Mirage

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Banner Boswell Medical Center	Sun City, AZ	2.9 mi	3 of 5	(623) 832-4000
Banner Del E. Webb Medical Center	Sun City West, AZ	7.0 mi	3 of 5	(623) 524-4000

Straight-line miles from the center of El Mirage. 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 El Mirage

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 34% of the $4,460 monthly median income of El Mirage 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 El Mirage: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in El Mirage?

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 34% of the $4,460 monthly median income of El Mirage 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.

Mobility Assistance at Home in El Mirage, AZ