Mobility Assistance in Rocky Ford, CO

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Rocky Ford, CO: the local picture

21%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (24% in Otero County)

105

residents 85 or older (2.8% of all residents)

7.3 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Lajuna)

34%

of residents 65+ report a disability (43% in Otero County)

About 121 Rocky Ford residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (21%; 24% in Otero County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

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

Rocky Ford compared with Otero County and Colorado

Census figure	Rocky Ford	Otero County	Colorado
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	21%	24%	16%
Residents 85 or older	2.8%	3.6%	1.6%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.6%	5.9%	5.1%
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	43%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	36%	35%	28%
Households with no vehicle	11%	7.6%	5.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$32,723	$37,917	—

Older residents in towns around Rocky Ford

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
La Junta, CO	11 mi	1,536	25%
Las Animas, CO	27 mi	553	28%
Pueblo, CO	51 mi	21,419	27%
Lamar, CO	60 mi	1,126	24%
Pueblo West, CO	61 mi	6,290	21%
Walsenburg, CO	65 mi	646	43%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Adoration Home Health	Pueblo, CO	53 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	82 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(719) 531-9585
Sangre De Cristo Community Care LLC	La Junta, CO	7.3 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(719) 542-0032
Bent County Public Health	Las Animas, CO	36 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(719) 456-0517
Argus Home Care Inc	Pueblo, CO	50 mi	1 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, home health aides	(719) 543-2634
Maxim Healthcare Services Inc	La Junta, CO	7.3 mi	not rated	nursing, home health aides	(719) 383-0990

Emergency hospitals near Rocky Ford

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center	Lajuna, CO	7.3 mi	not rated	(719) 363-1428

Straight-line miles from the center of Rocky Ford. 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 Rocky Ford

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 59% of the $2,727 monthly median income of Rocky Ford 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 Rocky Ford: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Rocky Ford?

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 59% of the $2,727 monthly median income of Rocky Ford 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 Rocky Ford, CO