Mobility Assistance in Rock Springs, WY

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Rock Springs, WY: the local picture

18%

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

357

residents 85 or older (1.5% of all residents)

0.9 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Rock Springs)

32%

of residents 65+ report a disability (36% in Sweetwater County)

About 519 Rock Springs residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (18%; 20% in Sweetwater County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Rock Springs that list physical therapy include Rocky Mountain Home Care-Green River and Symbii Home Health; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Rock Springs compared with Sweetwater County and Wyoming

Census figure	Rock Springs	Sweetwater County	Wyoming
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	18%	20%	19%
Residents 85 or older	1.5%	1.1%	1.8%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.0%	5.9%	5.0%
Residents 65+ with a disability	32%	36%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	36%	35%	31%
Households with no vehicle	3.6%	2.8%	4.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$59,157	$61,036	—

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Rocky Mountain Home Care-Green River	Green River, WY	14 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(307) 875-7976
Symbii Home Health	Afton, WY	117 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(307) 885-7583
Cowboy Cares Home Health	Lyman, WY	58 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(307) 786-4357
Best Home Health & Hospice LLC	Evanston, WY	93 mi	1.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(307) 789-2899
Rock Springs Young At Heart	Rock Springs, WY	0.9 mi	not rated	nursing, home health aides	(307) 352-6737

Emergency hospitals near Rock Springs

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Memorial Hospital Sweetwater County	Rock Springs, WY	0.9 mi	not rated	(307) 362-3711

Straight-line miles from the center of Rock Springs. 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 Rock Springs

At the Wyoming median aide wage of $15.96 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,383 a month in wages, which is 28% of the $4,930 monthly median income of Rock Springs households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Wyoming's state rate is lower than the federal one, so employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act pay at least the federal $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor).

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 Rock Springs: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Rock Springs?

At the Wyoming median aide wage of $15.96 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,383 a month in wages, which is 28% of the $4,930 monthly median income of Rock Springs households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Wyoming's state rate is lower than the federal one, so employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act pay at least the federal $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor).

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.

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