Mobility Assistance in Maricopa, AZ

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Maricopa, AZ: the local picture

21%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (20% in Pinal County)

285

residents 85 or older (0.4% of all residents)

6.6 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Maricopa)

35%

of residents 65+ report a disability (34% in Pinal County)

About 2,037 Maricopa residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (21%; 20% in Pinal County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Maricopa that list physical therapy include Valley Of The Sun Home Health Care, LLC and Angels Care Home Health; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Maricopa compared with Pinal County and Arizona

Census figure	Maricopa	Pinal County	Arizona
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	21%	20%	19%
Residents 85 or older	0.4%	1.8%	1.9%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.4%	5.0%	5.7%
Residents 65+ with a disability	35%	34%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	11%	19%	25%
Households with no vehicle	2.4%	3.9%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$71,938	$61,377	—

Older residents in towns around Maricopa

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Sacaton, AZ	14 mi	355	40%
Sun Lakes, AZ	14 mi	10,984	15%
Casa Grande, AZ	17 mi	12,106	21%
Chandler, AZ	19 mi	38,167	18%
Guadalupe, AZ	23 mi	800	20%
Gilbert, AZ	24 mi	30,955	18%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Home Sweet Home Health Agency	Tempe, AZ	25 mi	5 of 5	—	(480) 459-4457
Valley Of The Sun Home Health Care, LLC	Glendale, AZ	43 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(602) 358-7106
Angels Care Home Health	Casa Grande, AZ	18 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(520) 876-0622
Sweetheart Healthcare LLC	Chandler, AZ	21 mi	4.5 of 5	—	(940) 613-1123
Haggai Healthcare Corp	Gilbert, AZ	25 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(602) 943-5963
Grace Home Health Care	Mesa, AZ	26 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(480) 497-0302

Emergency hospitals near Maricopa

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Exceptional Community Hospital - Maricopa	Maricopa, AZ	6.6 mi	not rated	(910) 988-9080
Huhu Kam Memorial Hospital	Sacaton, AZ	16 mi	not rated	(520) 562-3321

Straight-line miles from the center of Maricopa. 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 Maricopa

At the Arizona median aide wage of $17.51 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,518 a month in wages, which is 25% of the $5,995 monthly median income of Maricopa households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Arizona's minimum wage is $15.15 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 ALTCS family caregiver rules: how to get paid to care for a family member in Arizona.

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 Maricopa: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Maricopa?

At the Arizona median aide wage of $17.51 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,518 a month in wages, which is 25% of the $5,995 monthly median income of Maricopa households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Arizona's minimum wage is $15.15 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 Maricopa, AZ