Mobility Assistance in Florence, AZ

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Florence, AZ: the local picture

17%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (20% in Pinal County)

377

residents 85 or older (1.5% of all residents)

11 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Queen Creek)

31%

of residents 65+ report a disability (34% in Pinal County)

About 893 Florence residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (17%; 20% in Pinal County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Florence that list physical therapy include Angels Care Home Health and Haggai Healthcare Corp; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Florence compared with Pinal County and Arizona

Census figure	Florence	Pinal County	Arizona
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	17%	20%	19%
Residents 85 or older	1.5%	1.8%	1.9%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	2.2%	5.0%	5.7%
Residents 65+ with a disability	31%	34%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	21%	19%	25%
Households with no vehicle	2.7%	3.9%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$61,620	$61,377	—

Older residents in towns around Florence

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Coolidge, AZ	11 mi	2,298	25%
San Tan Valley, AZ	11 mi	14,190	20%
Queen Creek, AZ	16 mi	8,907	16%
Sacaton, AZ	20 mi	355	40%
Gold Canyon, AZ	20 mi	7,112	12%
Superior, AZ	22 mi	883	28%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Angels Care Home Health	Casa Grande, AZ	23 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(520) 876-0622
Haggai Healthcare Corp	Gilbert, AZ	26 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(602) 943-5963
Sweetheart Healthcare LLC	Chandler, AZ	29 mi	4.5 of 5	—	(940) 613-1123
Grace Home Health Care	Mesa, AZ	33 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(480) 497-0302
Palmeira Home Healthcare	Phoenix, AZ	47 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(480) 456-4400
Amedisys Home Health Care	Phoenix, AZ	49 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(602) 200-0835

Emergency hospitals near Florence

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Banner Ironwood Medical Center	Queen Creek, AZ	11 mi	3 of 5	(480) 394-4000
Huhu Kam Memorial Hospital	Sacaton, AZ	19 mi	not rated	(520) 562-3321

Straight-line miles from the center of Florence. 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 Florence

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 30% of the $5,135 monthly median income of Florence 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 Florence: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Florence?

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 30% of the $5,135 monthly median income of Florence 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 Florence, AZ