Mobility Assistance in Kanab, UT: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Kanab, UT: the local picture

19%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (18% in Kane County)

16

residents 85 or older (0.3% of all residents)

1.5 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Kanab)

36%

of residents 65+ report a disability (36% in Kane County)

About 192 Kanab residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (19%; 18% in Kane County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Kanab that list physical therapy include Atlas Home Care and Zion's Way Home Health; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Kanab compared with Kane County and Utah

Census figure	Kanab	Kane County	Utah
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	19%	18%	17%
Residents 85 or older	0.3%	0.6%	1.2%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	0.0%	0.5%	5.2%
Residents 65+ with a disability	36%	36%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	17%	27%	22%
Households with no vehicle	3.0%	2.9%	4.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$58,500	$56,763	—

Older residents in towns around Kanab

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Colorado City, AZ	26 mi	45	18%
La Verkin, UT	42 mi	645	19%
Hurricane, UT	47 mi	5,694	15%
Washington, UT	54 mi	6,786	11%
Cedar City, UT	55 mi	4,745	20%
Page, AZ	56 mi	1,030	36%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
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
Zion's Way Home Health	St. George, UT	59 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(435) 688-0648
Zion's Way Home Health	Page, AZ	60 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(928) 645-0366

Emergency hospitals near Kanab

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Kane County Hospital	Kanab, UT	1.5 mi	not rated	(435) 644-5811

Straight-line miles from the center of Kanab. 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 Kanab

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 31% of the $4,875 monthly median income of Kanab 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 Kanab: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Kanab?

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 31% of the $4,875 monthly median income of Kanab 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 Kanab, UT