Mobility Assistance in Montpelier, ID

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Montpelier, ID: the local picture

24%

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

72

residents 85 or older (2.7% of all residents)

2.1 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Montpelier)

35%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Bear Lake County)

About 121 Montpelier residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (24%; 19% in Bear Lake County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Montpelier that list physical therapy include Symbii Home Health and Enhabit Home Health Of Eastern Idaho; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Montpelier compared with Bear Lake County and Idaho

Census figure	Montpelier	Bear Lake County	Idaho
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	24%	19%	19%
Residents 85 or older	2.7%	1.6%	1.6%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.8%	5.8%	6.6%
Residents 65+ with a disability	35%	33%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	41%	26%	24%
Households with no vehicle	2.1%	1.7%	3.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$42,798	$55,875	—

Older residents in towns around Montpelier

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Soda Springs, ID	27 mi	562	32%
Afton, WY	33 mi	422	6.6%
Preston, ID	34 mi	939	24%
Richmond, UT	38 mi	347	20%
Smithfield, UT	43 mi	1,213	24%
Hyde Park, UT	45 mi	696	30%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Symbii Home Health	Chubbuck, ID	73 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(208) 637-2273
Enhabit Home Health Of Eastern Idaho	Idaho Falls, ID	87 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(208) 528-8100
Bear Lake Memorial Hospital Home Health	Montpelier, ID	2.1 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(208) 847-4454
Mission Home Health Of Idaho Falls	Idaho Falls, ID	87 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(208) 523-7441

Emergency hospitals near Montpelier

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Bear Lake Memorial Hospital	Montpelier, ID	2.1 mi	not rated	(208) 847-1630
Caribou Medical Center	Soda Springs, ID	28 mi	not rated	(208) 547-3341

Straight-line miles from the center of Montpelier. 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 Montpelier

At the Idaho median aide wage of $16.72 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,449 a month in wages, which is 41% of the $3,567 monthly median income of Montpelier households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Idaho'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 Montpelier: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Montpelier?

At the Idaho median aide wage of $16.72 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,449 a month in wages, which is 41% of the $3,567 monthly median income of Montpelier households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Idaho'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.

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