Mobility Assistance in Ephraim, UT: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Ephraim, UT: the local picture

31%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (23% in Sanpete County)

16

residents 85 or older (0.3% of all residents)

12 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Mount Pleasant)

40%

of residents 65+ report a disability (39% in Sanpete County)

About 197 Ephraim residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (31%; 23% in Sanpete County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

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

Ephraim compared with Sanpete County and Utah

Census figure	Ephraim	Sanpete County	Utah
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	31%	23%	17%
Residents 85 or older	0.3%	1.0%	1.2%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	11%	4.1%	5.2%
Residents 65+ with a disability	40%	39%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	20%	21%	22%
Households with no vehicle	4.0%	3.1%	4.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$57,264	$56,184	—

Older residents in towns around Ephraim

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Manti, UT	6.9 mi	613	19%
Mount Pleasant, UT	14 mi	556	18%
Gunnison, UT	19 mi	326	27%
Nephi, UT	27 mi	632	29%
Salina, UT	33 mi	426	11%
Santaquin, UT	44 mi	1,112	23%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
At Home Health Care	Salina, UT	32 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(435) 529-3233
Zion's Way Home Health	St. George, UT	190 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(435) 688-0648
Intermountain Health Home Health - MT. Pleasant	Mt. Pleasant, UT	12 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(435) 462-3431
Gunnison Valley Hospital Home Health	Gunnison, UT	19 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(435) 528-3955
Central Valley Home Health	Nephi, UT	27 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(435) 623-3050
Aspen Ridge Home Health	Murray, UT	91 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(801) 713-3248

Emergency hospitals near Ephraim

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Intermountain Health Sanpete Valley Hospital	Mount Pleasant, UT	12 mi	not rated	(435) 462-4123
Gunnison Valley Hospital	Gunnison, UT	19 mi	3 of 5	(435) 528-2114

Straight-line miles from the center of Ephraim. 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 Ephraim

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, which is 31% of the $4,772 monthly median income of Ephraim households headed by someone 65 or older. 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 Ephraim: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Ephraim?

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, which is 31% of the $4,772 monthly median income of Ephraim households headed by someone 65 or older. 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 Ephraim, UT