Mobility Assistance in Heber, UT: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Heber, UT: the local picture

14%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (6.2% in Wasatch County)

184

residents 85 or older (1.0% of all residents)

3.4 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Heber City)

24%

of residents 65+ report a disability (14% in Wasatch County)

About 188 Heber residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (14%; 6.2% in Wasatch County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Heber that list physical therapy include Community Nursing Services and Intermountain Health Home Health - Ogden; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Heber compared with Wasatch County and Utah

Census figure	Heber	Wasatch County	Utah
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	14%	6.2%	17%
Residents 85 or older	1.0%	0.7%	1.2%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.0%	2.3%	5.2%
Residents 65+ with a disability	24%	14%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	33%	18%	22%
Households with no vehicle	3.1%	2.1%	4.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$66,078	$89,457	—

Older residents in towns around Heber

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Midway, UT	4.8 mi	1,253	2.3%
Park City, UT	9.7 mi	1,808	2.9%
Snyderville, UT	14 mi	842	6.7%
East Basin, UT	14 mi	448	2.2%
Summit Park, UT	17 mi	1,259	4.1%
Alpine, UT	21 mi	1,649	16%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Community Nursing Services	West Valley City, UT	34 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(801) 233-6100
Intermountain Health Home Health - Ogden	South Ogden, UT	54 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(385) 887-6000
Enhabit Home Health	Murray, UT	29 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(801) 747-5500
Applegate Homecare	South Ogden, UT	54 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(801) 394-3250
Intermountain Health Home Health - MT. Pleasant	Mt. Pleasant, UT	71 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(435) 462-3431
Aspen Ridge Home Health	Murray, UT	28 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(801) 713-3248

Emergency hospitals near Heber

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Intermountain Health Heber Valley Hospital	Heber City, UT	3.4 mi	not rated	(435) 654-2500
Park City Hospital	Park City, UT	9.7 mi	5 of 5	(435) 658-6700

Straight-line miles from the center of Heber. 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 Heber

At the Utah median aide wage of $17.25 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,495 a month in wages, which is 27% of the $5,507 monthly median income of Heber households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Utah's minimum wage is $7.25 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 Heber: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Heber?

At the Utah median aide wage of $17.25 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,495 a month in wages, which is 27% of the $5,507 monthly median income of Heber households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Utah's minimum wage is $7.25 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 Heber, UT