Mobility Assistance in Goodyear, AZ

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Goodyear, AZ: the local picture

14%

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

1,807

residents 85 or older (1.7% of all residents)

16 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Goodyear)

26%

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

About 2,979 Goodyear residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (14%; 19% in Maricopa County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

1,807 residents are 85 or older. Ask any caregiver who will help with transfers how they were trained.

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

Goodyear compared with Maricopa County and Arizona

Census figure	Goodyear	Maricopa County	Arizona
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	14%	19%	19%
Residents 85 or older	1.7%	1.8%	1.9%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.0%	5.8%	5.7%
Residents 65+ with a disability	26%	31%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	16%	25%	25%
Households with no vehicle	2.0%	5.1%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$83,697	$66,038	—

Older residents in towns around Goodyear

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Avondale, AZ	4.6 mi	8,107	23%
Tolleson, AZ	15 mi	1,257	15%
Litchfield Park, AZ	17 mi	1,365	16%
Citrus Park, AZ	20 mi	1,055	20%
Buckeye, AZ	20 mi	14,506	14%
Glendale, AZ	22 mi	33,463	27%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Emblem Home Health Phoenix	Phoenix, AZ	25 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(602) 795-0739
Home Sweet Home Health Agency	Tempe, AZ	27 mi	5 of 5	—	(480) 459-4457
Emblem Home Health	Tempe, AZ	27 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(480) 444-7800
Valley Of The Sun Home Health Care, LLC	Glendale, AZ	30 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(602) 358-7106
Nightingale Homecare	Phoenix, AZ	33 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(602) 504-1555
Amedisys Home Health Care	Phoenix, AZ	25 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(602) 200-0835

Emergency hospitals near Goodyear

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Abrazo West Campus	Goodyear, AZ	16 mi	2 of 5	(623) 882-1970
Copper Springs East- Gilbert	Avondale, AZ	16 mi	not rated	(480) 565-3035

Straight-line miles from the center of Goodyear. 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 Goodyear

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 22% of the $6,975 monthly median income of Goodyear 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 Goodyear: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Goodyear?

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 22% of the $6,975 monthly median income of Goodyear 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 Goodyear, AZ