Mobility Assistance in Penrose, CO: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Penrose, CO: the local picture

12%

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

59

residents 85 or older (1.4% of all residents)

12 mi

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

33%

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

About 99 Penrose residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (12%; 18% in Fremont County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Penrose that list physical therapy include Adoration Home Health and Centerwell Home Health; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Penrose compared with Fremont County and Colorado

Census figure	Penrose	Fremont County	Colorado
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	12%	18%	16%
Residents 85 or older	1.4%	2.6%	1.6%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	1.8%	3.9%	5.1%
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	33%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	26%	28%	28%
Households with no vehicle	2.6%	4.5%	5.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$43,750	$47,160	—

Older residents in towns around Penrose

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Florence, CO	6.1 mi	745	23%
Lincoln Park, CO	12 mi	1,384	20%
Cañon City, CO	12 mi	4,461	23%
Park Center, CO	13 mi	530	28%
Pueblo West, CO	14 mi	6,290	21%
Fort Carson, CO	23 mi	4	0.0%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Adoration Home Health	Pueblo, CO	22 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(719) 423-8210
Centerwell Home Health	Colorado Springs, CO	36 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(719) 531-9585
Frontier Home Health LLC	Pueblo, CO	22 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(719) 544-5891
Enhabit Home Health	Colorado Springs, CO	33 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(719) 265-6931
Complete Home Health Care LLC	Pueblo, CO	22 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(719) 546-2610
Sangre De Cristo Community Care LLC	La Junta, CO	79 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(719) 542-0032

Emergency hospitals near Penrose

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
St Thomas More Hospital	Canon City, CO	12 mi	4 of 5	(719) 285-2000
Parkview Medical Center, Inc	Pueblo, CO	23 mi	3 of 5	(719) 584-4000

Straight-line miles from the center of Penrose. 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 Penrose

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 44% of the $3,646 monthly median income of Penrose 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 Penrose: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Penrose?

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 44% of the $3,646 monthly median income of Penrose 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 Penrose, CO