Mobility Assistance in La Junta, CO

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in La Junta, CO: the local picture

25%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (24% in Otero County)

338

residents 85 or older (4.7% of all residents)

6.6 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Lajuna)

47%

of residents 65+ report a disability (43% in Otero County)

About 372 La Junta residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (25%; 24% in Otero County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving La Junta that list physical therapy include Adoration Home Health and Centerwell Home Health; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

La Junta compared with Otero County and Colorado

Census figure	La Junta	Otero County	Colorado
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	25%	24%	16%
Residents 85 or older	4.7%	3.6%	1.6%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	7.0%	5.9%	5.1%
Residents 65+ with a disability	47%	43%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	35%	28%
Households with no vehicle	8.6%	7.6%	5.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$38,271	$37,917	—

Older residents in towns around La Junta

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Rocky Ford, CO	11 mi	647	21%
Las Animas, CO	19 mi	553	28%
Lamar, CO	51 mi	1,126	24%
Pueblo, CO	61 mi	21,419	27%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Adoration Home Health	Pueblo, CO	63 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(719) 423-8210
Centerwell Home Health	Colorado Springs, CO	93 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(719) 531-9585
Sangre De Cristo Community Care LLC	La Junta, CO	6.6 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(719) 542-0032
Bent County Public Health	Las Animas, CO	25 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(719) 456-0517
Argus Home Care Inc	Pueblo, CO	60 mi	1 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, home health aides	(719) 543-2634
Maxim Healthcare Services Inc	La Junta, CO	6.6 mi	not rated	nursing, home health aides	(719) 383-0990

Emergency hospitals near La Junta

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center	Lajuna, CO	6.6 mi	not rated	(719) 363-1428

Straight-line miles from the center of La Junta. 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 La Junta

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 50% of the $3,189 monthly median income of La Junta 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 La Junta: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in La Junta?

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 50% of the $3,189 monthly median income of La Junta 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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