Mobility Assistance in Gunnison, CO

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Gunnison, CO: the local picture

29%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (13% in Gunnison County)

36

residents 85 or older (0.5% of all residents)

0.4 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Gunnison)

43%

of residents 65+ report a disability (28% in Gunnison County)

About 173 Gunnison residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (29%; 13% in Gunnison County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Gunnison that list physical therapy include Gunnison Valley Health Home Medical Services; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Gunnison compared with Gunnison County and Colorado

Census figure	Gunnison	Gunnison County	Colorado
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	29%	13%	16%
Residents 85 or older	0.5%	0.7%	1.6%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.8%	2.2%	5.1%
Residents 65+ with a disability	43%	28%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	49%	28%	28%
Households with no vehicle	2.2%	2.4%	5.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$31,408	$78,393	—

Older residents in towns around Gunnison

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Aspen, CO	45 mi	1,174	4.4%
Snowmass Village, CO	46 mi	1,038	12%
Buena Vista, CO	47 mi	152	0.7%
Salida, CO	50 mi	1,361	11%
Montrose, CO	51 mi	5,822	17%
Basalt, CO	57 mi	1,038	9.2%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Gunnison Valley Health Home Medical Services	Gunnison, CO	0.4 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(970) 641-4254

Emergency hospitals near Gunnison

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Gunnison Valley Hospital	Gunnison, CO	0.4 mi	not rated	(970) 641-1456

Straight-line miles from the center of Gunnison. 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 Gunnison

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 61% of the $2,617 monthly median income of Gunnison 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 Gunnison: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Gunnison?

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 61% of the $2,617 monthly median income of Gunnison 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.

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