Mobility Assistance in Mead, CO: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Mead, CO: the local picture

6.1%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (19% in Weld County)

7

residents 85 or older (0.1% of all residents)

6.8 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Longmont)

26%

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

About 36 Mead residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (6.1%; 19% in Weld County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Mead that list physical therapy include Professional Home Health Care Inc and Good Samaritan Society-Colorado Home Care; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Mead compared with Weld County and Colorado

Census figure	Mead	Weld County	Colorado
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	6.1%	19%	16%
Residents 85 or older	0.1%	1.2%	1.6%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	0.0%	5.3%	5.1%
Residents 65+ with a disability	26%	34%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	36%	25%	28%
Households with no vehicle	0.6%	3.6%	5.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$54,833	$61,091	—

Older residents in towns around Mead

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Berthoud, CO	4.2 mi	1,765	16%
Firestone, CO	5.4 mi	1,985	30%
Johnstown, CO	6.9 mi	1,752	17%
Longmont, CO	7.2 mi	18,520	16%
Platteville, CO	8.2 mi	567	5.3%
Frederick, CO	8.4 mi	1,922	14%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Professional Home Health Care Inc	Longmont, CO	10 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(720) 494-0190
Good Samaritan Society-Colorado Home Care	Loveland, CO	12 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(970) 635-2970
Canyon Home Care	Loveland, CO	15 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(970) 330-5655
Banner Home Care Colorado	Greeley, CO	18 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(970) 810-6222
Accentcare Home Health Of Mountain Valley LLC	Denver, CO	34 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(303) 620-5402
Berkley Home Health	Aurora, CO	40 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(303) 758-2000

Emergency hospitals near Mead

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Longmont United Hospital	Longmont, CO	6.8 mi	3 of 5	(303) 651-5111
Longs Peak Hospital	Longmont, CO	7.0 mi	5 of 5	(720) 718-3005

Straight-line miles from the center of Mead. 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 Mead

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 35% of the $4,569 monthly median income of Mead 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 Mead: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Mead?

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 35% of the $4,569 monthly median income of Mead 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 Mead, CO