Mobility Assistance in Roosevelt, UT

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Roosevelt, UT: the local picture

25%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (23% in Duchesne County)

62

residents 85 or older (0.9% of all residents)

2.0 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Roosevelt)

43%

of residents 65+ report a disability (44% in Duchesne County)

About 144 Roosevelt residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (25%; 23% in Duchesne County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Roosevelt that list physical therapy include Canyon Home Care and True North Home Health; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Roosevelt compared with Duchesne County and Utah

Census figure	Roosevelt	Duchesne County	Utah
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	25%	23%	17%
Residents 85 or older	0.9%	1.1%	1.2%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	7.3%	6.7%	5.2%
Residents 65+ with a disability	43%	44%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	26%	22%	22%
Households with no vehicle	5.6%	3.3%	4.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$50,712	$47,656	—

Older residents in towns around Roosevelt

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Maeser, UT	25 mi	621	14%
Vernal, UT	26 mi	877	11%
Naples, UT	28 mi	369	29%
Helper, UT	62 mi	542	20%
Price, UT	64 mi	1,522	27%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Canyon Home Care	Murray, UT	103 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(385) 297-9500
True North Home Health	South Salt Lake, UT	104 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(801) 922-4790
Good Shepherd Home Care	Vernal, UT	26 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(435) 789-0499
Rocky Mountain Home Health - Utah	Woods Cross, UT	107 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(801) 525-4800
Home Help Care Services	Roosevelt, UT	2.0 mi	not rated	—	(435) 725-4357

Emergency hospitals near Roosevelt

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Uintah Basin Medical Center	Roosevelt, UT	2.0 mi	2 of 5	(435) 722-4691
Ashley Regional Medical Center	Vernal, UT	26 mi	4 of 5	(435) 789-3342

Straight-line miles from the center of Roosevelt. 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 Roosevelt

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 35% of the $4,226 monthly median income of Roosevelt 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 Roosevelt: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Roosevelt?

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 35% of the $4,226 monthly median income of Roosevelt 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 Roosevelt, UT