Mobility Assistance in Montrose, CO

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Montrose, CO: the local picture

17%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (18% in Montrose County)

786

residents 85 or older (3.7% of all residents)

0.9 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Montrose)

29%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Montrose County)

About 960 Montrose residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (17%; 18% in Montrose County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Montrose that list physical therapy include Pasco/Sw Home Health - Grand Junction and Star Light Home Health; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Montrose compared with Montrose County and Colorado

Census figure	Montrose	Montrose County	Colorado
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	17%	18%	16%
Residents 85 or older	3.7%	2.7%	1.6%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	2.9%	4.2%	5.1%
Residents 65+ with a disability	29%	32%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	33%	24%	28%
Households with no vehicle	5.3%	3.6%	5.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$54,527	$52,089	—

Older residents in towns around Montrose

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Delta, CO	23 mi	2,045	26%
Orchard City, CO	25 mi	974	27%
Gunnison, CO	51 mi	650	29%
Palisade, CO	52 mi	684	25%
Clifton, CO	53 mi	2,972	29%
Orchard Mesa, CO	53 mi	1,615	9.8%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Pasco/Sw Home Health - Grand Junction	Grand Junction, CO	58 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(970) 208-1430
Star Light Home Health	Montrose, CO	0.9 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(970) 414-1650
Volunteers Of America Home Health Of Western Colo	Montrose, CO	0.9 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(970) 240-0139
Delta Health Home Health	Delta, CO	21 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(970) 874-2463
A Physicians Home Health	Colorado Springs, CO	167 mi	not rated	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(719) 434-2585
Lilisare	Castle Rock, CO	171 mi	not rated	nursing, home health aides	(303) 552-3440

Emergency hospitals near Montrose

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Montrose Regional Health	Montrose, CO	0.9 mi	4 of 5	(970) 249-2211
Delta County Memorial Hospital	Delta, CO	21 mi	3 of 5	(970) 874-7681

Straight-line miles from the center of Montrose. 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 Montrose

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 $4,544 monthly median income of Montrose 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 Montrose: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Montrose?

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 $4,544 monthly median income of Montrose 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 Montrose, CO