Mobility Assistance in Preston, ID: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Preston, ID: the local picture

24%

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

172

residents 85 or older (2.9% of all residents)

1.5 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Preston)

41%

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

About 213 Preston residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (24%; 19% in Franklin County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

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

Preston compared with Franklin County and Idaho

Census figure	Preston	Franklin County	Idaho
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	24%	19%	19%
Residents 85 or older	2.9%	2.0%	1.6%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.3%	3.9%	6.6%
Residents 65+ with a disability	41%	34%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	22%	14%	24%
Households with no vehicle	5.3%	2.5%	3.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$49,335	$49,619	—

Older residents in towns around Preston

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Richmond, UT	13 mi	347	20%
Smithfield, UT	18 mi	1,213	24%
Malad City, ID	20 mi	495	22%
Hyde Park, UT	21 mi	696	30%
North Logan, UT	23 mi	1,434	15%
Logan, UT	25 mi	3,585	16%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Symbii Home Health	Chubbuck, ID	65 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(208) 637-2273
Enhabit Home Health	Murray, UT	100 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(801) 747-5500
Advanced Home Health	Idaho Falls, ID	100 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(208) 346-7807
Mission Home Health Of Idaho Falls	Idaho Falls, ID	95 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(208) 523-7441
Franklin County Medical Center Home Care	Preston, ID	1.5 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(208) 852-1937

Emergency hospitals near Preston

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Franklin County Medical Center	Preston, ID	1.5 mi	3 of 5	(208) 852-0137
Nell J Redfield Memorial Hospital	Malad City, ID	20 mi	not rated	(208) 766-2231

Straight-line miles from the center of Preston. 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 Preston

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 35% of the $4,111 monthly median income of Preston 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 Preston: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Preston?

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 35% of the $4,111 monthly median income of Preston 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.

Mobility Assistance at Home in Preston, ID