Mobility Assistance in Perry, UT: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Perry, UT: the local picture

11%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (16% in Box Elder County)

72

residents 85 or older (1.2% of all residents)

3.3 mi

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

31%

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

About 77 Perry residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (11%; 16% in Box Elder 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 Perry that list physical therapy include Atlas Home Care and Utah Home Health - North; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Perry compared with Box Elder County and Utah

Census figure	Perry	Box Elder County	Utah
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	11%	16%	17%
Residents 85 or older	1.2%	1.4%	1.2%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	2.4%	5.0%	5.2%
Residents 65+ with a disability	31%	33%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	13%	20%	22%
Households with no vehicle	0.6%	4.0%	4.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$77,656	$65,138	—

Older residents in towns around Perry

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Brigham City, UT	2.9 mi	2,960	18%
Pleasant View, UT	9.9 mi	1,534	7.6%
North Ogden, UT	11 mi	2,856	14%
Plain City, UT	11 mi	915	19%
Farr West, UT	11 mi	1,004	29%
Wellsville, UT	12 mi	656	16%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Atlas Home Care	Layton, UT	26 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(801) 771-9099
Utah Home Health - North	Bountiful, UT	42 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(801) 790-0223
Brightenlife Home Health	Murray, UT	60 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(888) 585-1475
Utah Home Health	Orem, UT	82 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(801) 373-1400
Symbii Home Health Bear River	Brigham City, UT	3.3 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(435) 752-2291
Intermountain Health Home Health - Ogden	South Ogden, UT	20 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(385) 887-6000

Emergency hospitals near Perry

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Brigham City Community Hospital	Brigham City, UT	3.3 mi	not rated	(435) 734-9471
Bear River Valley Hospital	Tremonton, UT	18 mi	not rated	(435) 207-4500

Straight-line miles from the center of Perry. 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 Perry

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 23% of the $6,471 monthly median income of Perry 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 Perry: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Perry?

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 23% of the $6,471 monthly median income of Perry 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 Perry, UT