Mobility Assistance in Glendale, AZ

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Glendale, AZ: the local picture

27%

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

3,729

residents 85 or older (1.5% of all residents)

4.4 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Phoenix)

40%

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

About 8,660 Glendale residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (27%; 19% in Maricopa County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

3,729 residents are 85 or older. Ask any caregiver who will help with transfers how they were trained.

Home health agencies serving Glendale that list physical therapy include Emblem Home Health Phoenix and Summit Home Health LLC; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Glendale compared with Maricopa County and Arizona

Census figure	Glendale	Maricopa County	Arizona
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	27%	19%	19%
Residents 85 or older	1.5%	1.8%	1.9%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	9.4%	5.8%	5.7%
Residents 65+ with a disability	40%	31%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	25%	25%	25%
Households with no vehicle	6.7%	5.1%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$57,536	$66,038	—

Older residents in towns around Glendale

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Phoenix, AZ	6.3 mi	200,993	21%
Tolleson, AZ	7.0 mi	1,257	15%
Youngtown, AZ	7.5 mi	1,270	36%
Sun City, AZ	7.8 mi	28,020	19%
El Mirage, AZ	8.8 mi	3,636	23%
Litchfield Park, AZ	10 mi	1,365	16%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Emblem Home Health Phoenix	Phoenix, AZ	7.2 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(602) 795-0739
Summit Home Health LLC	Phoenix, AZ	8.0 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(602) 535-8255
Valley Of The Sun Home Health Care, LLC	Glendale, AZ	8.4 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(602) 358-7106
Nightingale Homecare	Phoenix, AZ	12 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(602) 504-1555
Home Sweet Home Health Agency	Tempe, AZ	18 mi	5 of 5	—	(480) 459-4457
Emblem Home Health	Tempe, AZ	18 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(480) 444-7800

Emergency hospitals near Glendale

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Banner Estrella Medical Center	Phoenix, AZ	4.4 mi	3 of 5	(623) 327-4000
Abrazo Central Campus	Phoenix, AZ	5.4 mi	2 of 5	(602) 249-0212

Straight-line miles from the center of Glendale. 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 Glendale

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 32% of the $4,795 monthly median income of Glendale 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 Glendale: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Glendale?

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 32% of the $4,795 monthly median income of Glendale 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 Glendale, AZ