Mobility Assistance in Manitou Springs, CO

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Manitou Springs, CO: the local picture

7.6%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (17% in El Paso County)

35

residents 85 or older (0.7% of all residents)

5.3 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Colorado Springs)

22%

of residents 65+ report a disability (29% in El Paso County)

About 70 Manitou Springs residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (7.6%; 17% in El Paso County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Manitou Springs that list physical therapy include Adoration Home Health and Professional Home Health Care Inc; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Manitou Springs compared with El Paso County and Colorado

Census figure	Manitou Springs	El Paso County	Colorado
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	7.6%	17%	16%
Residents 85 or older	0.7%	1.4%	1.6%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.1%	4.9%	5.1%
Residents 65+ with a disability	22%	29%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	28%	26%	28%
Households with no vehicle	4.2%	3.8%	5.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$77,788	$70,161	—

Older residents in towns around Manitou Springs

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Colorado Springs, CO	8.2 mi	73,831	17%
Stratmoor, CO	9.4 mi	663	21%
Air Force Academy, CO	9.8 mi	61	13%
Cimarron Hills, CO	11 mi	1,457	22%
Woodland Park, CO	12 mi	1,722	11%
Security-Widefield, CO	13 mi	5,164	17%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Adoration Home Health	Pueblo, CO	41 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(719) 423-8210
Professional Home Health Care Inc	Colorado Springs, CO	4.3 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(719) 532-0373
Better Healthcare	Colorado Springs, CO	8.4 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(719) 300-4455
Benefit Home Health Care	Colorado Springs, CO	8.4 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(719) 532-1100
Centerwell Home Health	Colorado Springs, CO	8.4 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(719) 531-9585
Enhabit Home Health	Colorado Springs, CO	5.3 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(719) 265-6931

Emergency hospitals near Manitou Springs

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Centura Health-Penrose St Francis Health Services	Colorado Springs, CO	5.3 mi	3 of 5	(719) 776-5000
Cedar Springs Hospital	Colorado Springs, CO	6.8 mi	not rated	(719) 633-4114

Straight-line miles from the center of Manitou Springs. 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 Manitou Springs

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 25% of the $6,482 monthly median income of Manitou Springs 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 Manitou Springs: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Manitou Springs?

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 25% of the $6,482 monthly median income of Manitou Springs 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.

Mobility Assistance at Home in Manitou Springs, CO