Mobility Assistance in Flagstaff, AZ

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Flagstaff, AZ: the local picture

13%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (18% in Coconino County)

490

residents 85 or older (0.6% of all residents)

2.3 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Flagstaff)

25%

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

About 900 Flagstaff residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (13%; 18% in Coconino County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Flagstaff that list physical therapy include Zion's Way Home Health and Nurses Network By Quality Home Health Care; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Flagstaff compared with Coconino County and Arizona

Census figure	Flagstaff	Coconino County	Arizona
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	13%	18%	19%
Residents 85 or older	0.6%	1.0%	1.9%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	3.8%	5.1%	5.7%
Residents 65+ with a disability	25%	32%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	25%	25%
Households with no vehicle	6.4%	5.6%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$73,706	$65,905	—

Older residents in towns around Flagstaff

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Kachina Village, AZ	7.7 mi	457	20%
Doney Park, AZ	8.0 mi	1,240	12%
Sedona, AZ	25 mi	3,475	8.5%
Village of Oak Creek, AZ	29 mi	3,865	7.9%
Williams, AZ	32 mi	765	9.3%
Cornville, AZ	35 mi	824	22%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Zion's Way Home Health	Page, AZ	120 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(928) 645-0366
Nurses Network By Quality Home Health Care	Prescott Valley, AZ	57 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(928) 772-3204
Angels Care Home Health Of Arizona No 5	Flagstaff, AZ	2.3 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(928) 773-7570
Northern Arizona Home Health	Flagstaff, AZ	2.3 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work	(928) 773-2238
Maggie's Home Health LLC	Cottonwood, AZ	40 mi	2.5 of 5	—	(602) 889-4400
Thema Health Services	Phoenix, AZ	119 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(602) 889-4400

Emergency hospitals near Flagstaff

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Flagstaff Medical Center	Flagstaff, AZ	2.3 mi	4 of 5	(928) 779-3366
Verde Valley Medical Center	Cottonwood, AZ	40 mi	4 of 5	(928) 773-2357

Straight-line miles from the center of Flagstaff. 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 Flagstaff

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 25% of the $6,142 monthly median income of Flagstaff 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 Flagstaff: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Flagstaff?

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 25% of the $6,142 monthly median income of Flagstaff 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 Flagstaff, AZ