Mobility Assistance in Fort Collins, CO

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Fort Collins, CO: the local picture

13%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (14% in Larimer County)

2,871

residents 85 or older (1.7% of all residents)

3.5 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Fort Collins)

24%

of residents 65+ report a disability (26% in Larimer County)

About 2,762 Fort Collins residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (13%; 14% in Larimer County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

2,871 residents are 85 or older. Ask any caregiver who will help with transfers how they were trained.

Home health agencies serving Fort Collins that list physical therapy include Canyon Home Care and Good Samaritan Society-Colorado Home Care; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Fort Collins compared with Larimer County and Colorado

Census figure	Fort Collins	Larimer County	Colorado
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	13%	14%	16%
Residents 85 or older	1.7%	1.9%	1.6%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.3%	3.6%	5.1%
Residents 65+ with a disability	24%	26%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	28%	25%	28%
Households with no vehicle	4.1%	3.6%	5.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$71,600	$72,429	—

Older residents in towns around Fort Collins

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Timnath, CO	5.4 mi	1,158	13%
Loveland, CO	9.1 mi	16,715	17%
Windsor, CO	9.2 mi	6,871	15%
Severance, CO	11 mi	670	5.1%
Wellington, CO	11 mi	964	24%
Greeley, CO	18 mi	15,147	20%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Canyon Home Care	Loveland, CO	8.5 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(970) 330-5655
Good Samaritan Society-Colorado Home Care	Loveland, CO	11 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(970) 635-2970
Banner Home Care Colorado	Greeley, CO	19 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(970) 810-6222
Accentcare Home Health Of Mountain Valley LLC	Denver, CO	57 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(303) 620-5402
Columbine Poudre Home Care	Fort Collins, CO	2.2 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(970) 482-5096
Optimal Home Care Loveland	Loveland, CO	8.5 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(970) 658-6509

Emergency hospitals near Fort Collins

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Poudre Valley Hospital	Fort Collins, CO	3.5 mi	5 of 5	(970) 495-7000
Banner Fort Collins Medical Center	Fort Collins, CO	4.9 mi	not rated	(970) 821-4000

Straight-line miles from the center of Fort Collins. 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 Fort Collins

At the Colorado median aide wage of $18.53 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,606 a month in wages, which is 27% of the $5,967 monthly median income of Fort Collins households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Colorado's minimum wage is $15.16 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 Fort Collins: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Fort Collins?

At the Colorado median aide wage of $18.53 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,606 a month in wages, which is 27% of the $5,967 monthly median income of Fort Collins households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Colorado's minimum wage is $15.16 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 Fort Collins, CO