Mobility Assistance in La Verkin, UT

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in La Verkin, UT: the local picture

19%

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

40

residents 85 or older (0.9% of all residents)

20 mi

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

33%

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

About 121 La Verkin residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (19%; 14% in Washington County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

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

La Verkin compared with Washington County and Utah

Census figure	La Verkin	Washington County	Utah
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	19%	14%	17%
Residents 85 or older	0.9%	2.4%	1.2%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.1%	3.9%	5.2%
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	28%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	22%	20%	22%
Households with no vehicle	2.0%	3.3%	4.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$48,750	$65,413	—

Older residents in towns around La Verkin

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Hurricane, UT	8.3 mi	5,694	15%
Washington, UT	15 mi	6,786	11%
St. George, UT	21 mi	22,225	16%
Colorado City, AZ	23 mi	45	18%
Santa Clara, UT	23 mi	1,281	14%
Ivins, UT	24 mi	3,191	9.3%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Advanced Home Health Of St George	St George, UT	20 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(435) 522-2200
Dixie Home Rehab	St. George, UT	20 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	20 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	248 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(801) 233-6100
Mission Home Health Of St. George	St. George, UT	20 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(435) 767-1171
Intermountain Health Home Health - St. George	St George, UT	20 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(385) 887-6000

Emergency hospitals near La Verkin

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
St. George Regional Hospital	St George, UT	20 mi	5 of 5	(435) 251-2100
Intermountain Health Cedar City Hospital	Cedar City, UT	33 mi	3 of 5	(435) 868-5800

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

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 37% of the $4,063 monthly median income of La Verkin 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 La Verkin: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in La Verkin?

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 37% of the $4,063 monthly median income of La Verkin 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 La Verkin, UT