Mobility Assistance in Parowan, UT: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Parowan, UT: the local picture

29%

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

62

residents 85 or older (2.0% of all residents)

17 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Cedar City)

37%

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

About 166 Parowan residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (29%; 20% in Iron County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Parowan that list physical therapy include Atlas Home Care and Zion's Way Home Health; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Parowan compared with Iron County and Utah

Census figure	Parowan	Iron County	Utah
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	29%	20%	17%
Residents 85 or older	2.0%	1.3%	1.2%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	10.0%	7.2%	5.2%
Residents 65+ with a disability	37%	34%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	27%	25%	22%
Households with no vehicle	0.0%	3.4%	4.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$51,484	$59,796	—

Older residents in towns around Parowan

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Enoch, UT	13 mi	914	21%
Cedar City, UT	18 mi	4,745	20%
Beaver, UT	32 mi	492	16%
La Verkin, UT	48 mi	645	19%
Hurricane, UT	55 mi	5,694	15%
Kanab, UT	58 mi	1,041	19%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Atlas Home Care	Layton, UT	230 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(801) 771-9099
Zion's Way Home Health	St. George, UT	65 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(435) 688-0648
Atlas Homecare Of Southern Utah	Washington, UT	61 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(435) 628-8410
Intermountain Health Home Health - St. George	St George, UT	65 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(385) 887-6000
Enhabit Home Health Of Southern Utah	St George, UT	65 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(435) 634-9300
Mission Home Health Of St. George	St. George, UT	65 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(435) 767-1171

Emergency hospitals near Parowan

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Intermountain Health Cedar City Hospital	Cedar City, UT	17 mi	3 of 5	(435) 868-5800
Intermountain Health Garfield Memorial Hospital	Panguitch, UT	22 mi	not rated	(435) 676-1262

Straight-line miles from the center of Parowan. 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 Parowan

At the Utah median aide wage of $17.25 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,495 a month in wages, which is 35% of the $4,290 monthly median income of Parowan households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Utah'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 Parowan: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Parowan?

At the Utah median aide wage of $17.25 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,495 a month in wages, which is 35% of the $4,290 monthly median income of Parowan households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Utah'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.

Mobility Assistance at Home in Parowan, UT