Mobility Assistance in Hurricane, UT

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Hurricane, UT: the local picture

15%

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

359

residents 85 or older (1.6% of all residents)

12 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (St George)

28%

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

About 855 Hurricane residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (15%; 14% in Washington County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Hurricane that list physical therapy include Advanced Home Health Of St George and Brightenlife Home Health; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Hurricane compared with Washington County and Utah

Census figure	Hurricane	Washington County	Utah
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	15%	14%	17%
Residents 85 or older	1.6%	2.4%	1.2%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	1.3%	3.9%	5.2%
Residents 65+ with a disability	28%	28%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	20%	20%	22%
Households with no vehicle	2.9%	3.3%	4.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$64,815	$65,413	—

Older residents in towns around Hurricane

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Washington, UT	7.3 mi	6,786	11%
La Verkin, UT	8.3 mi	645	19%
St. George, UT	13 mi	22,225	16%
Santa Clara, UT	16 mi	1,281	14%
Ivins, UT	18 mi	3,191	9.3%
Colorado City, AZ	24 mi	45	18%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Advanced Home Health Of St George	St George, UT	12 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(435) 522-2200
Brightenlife Home Health	Murray, UT	255 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(888) 585-1475
Atlas Home Care	Layton, UT	282 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(801) 771-9099
Dixie Home Rehab	St. George, UT	12 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(435) 628-8347
Zion's Way Home Health	St. George, UT	13 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(435) 688-0648
Community Nursing Services	West Valley City, UT	255 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(801) 233-6100

Emergency hospitals near Hurricane

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
St. George Regional Hospital	St George, UT	12 mi	5 of 5	(435) 251-2100

Straight-line miles from the center of Hurricane. 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 Hurricane

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 28% of the $5,401 monthly median income of Hurricane 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 Hurricane: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Hurricane?

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 28% of the $5,401 monthly median income of Hurricane 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.

More near Hurricane

More senior care near Hurricane

Mobility Assistance in nearby cities

Other care in Hurricane

More for Hurricane families

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 Hurricane, UT