Mobility Assistance in Meridian, CO

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Meridian, CO: the local picture

39%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (13% in Douglas County)

124

residents 85 or older (2.2% of all residents)

1.8 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Lone Tree)

56%

of residents 65+ report a disability (25% in Douglas County)

About 243 Meridian residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (39%; 13% in Douglas County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Meridian that list physical therapy include Integrity Home Health Inc and Lifespring Home Care; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Meridian compared with Douglas County and Colorado

Census figure	Meridian	Douglas County	Colorado
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	39%	13%	16%
Residents 85 or older	2.2%	1.3%	1.6%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	20%	4.1%	5.1%
Residents 65+ with a disability	56%	25%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	26%	20%	28%
Households with no vehicle	17%	2.4%	5.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$74,261	$99,829	—

Older residents in towns around Meridian

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Lone Tree, CO	1.4 mi	2,934	10%
Meridian Village, CO	1.9 mi	368	10%
Inverness, CO	2.2 mi	266	1.1%
Sierra Ridge, CO	2.3 mi	146	18%
Dove Valley, CO	2.3 mi	270	9.8%
Acres Green, CO	2.4 mi	419	7.2%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Integrity Home Health Inc	Aurora, CO	8.4 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(214) 440-1394
Lifespring Home Care	Castle Rock, CO	12 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(903) 706-5050
Adoration Home Health	Lakewood, CO	19 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(720) 440-9422
HCA Healthone Healthcare At Home	Greenwood Village, CO	4.8 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(877) 312-6614
Namaste Home Health	Centennial, CO	6.0 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(303) 228-7783
Berkley Home Health	Aurora, CO	8.4 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(303) 758-2000

Emergency hospitals near Meridian

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Sky Ridge Medical Center	Lone Tree, CO	1.8 mi	3 of 5	(720) 225-1000
Adventhealth Littleton	Littleton, CO	6.0 mi	4 of 5	(303) 730-8900

Straight-line miles from the center of Meridian. 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 Meridian

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 26% of the $6,188 monthly median income of Meridian 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 Meridian: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Meridian?

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 26% of the $6,188 monthly median income of Meridian 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 Meridian, CO