Mobility Assistance in Sandy, UT: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Sandy, UT: the local picture

13%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (17% in Salt Lake County)

1,413

residents 85 or older (1.5% of all residents)

0.7 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Sandy)

27%

of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in Salt Lake County)

About 1,957 Sandy residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (13%; 17% in Salt Lake County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

1,413 residents are 85 or older. Ask any caregiver who will help with transfers how they were trained.

Home health agencies serving Sandy that list physical therapy include Active Home Health and Brightenlife Home Health; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Sandy compared with Salt Lake County and Utah

Census figure	Sandy	Salt Lake County	Utah
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	13%	17%	17%
Residents 85 or older	1.5%	1.2%	1.2%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	3.2%	5.9%	5.2%
Residents 65+ with a disability	27%	30%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	22%	25%	22%
Households with no vehicle	2.5%	5.5%	4.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$83,732	$71,396	—

Older residents in towns around Sandy

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
White City, UT	0.7 mi	770	17%
Cottonwood Heights, UT	3.4 mi	6,123	13%
Midvale, UT	3.7 mi	3,415	14%
Draper, UT	5.2 mi	5,022	9.9%
Murray, UT	5.8 mi	8,957	25%
Holladay, UT	6.3 mi	5,881	17%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Active Home Health	Sandy, UT	1.7 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(801) 438-6285
Brightenlife Home Health	Murray, UT	5.2 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(888) 585-1475
Symbii Home Health South	Murray, UT	6.3 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(801) 433-0344
Solstice Home Health, LLC	Salt Lake City, UT	7.5 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(801) 485-1035
Utah Home Health	Orem, UT	20 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(801) 373-1400
Utah Home Health - North	Bountiful, UT	21 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(801) 790-0223

Emergency hospitals near Sandy

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Intermountain Health Alta View Hospital	Sandy, UT	0.7 mi	5 of 5	(801) 501-2600
Lone Peak Hospital	Draper, UT	4.9 mi	5 of 5	(801) 545-8000

Straight-line miles from the center of Sandy. 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 Sandy

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 21% of the $6,978 monthly median income of Sandy 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 Sandy: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Sandy?

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 21% of the $6,978 monthly median income of Sandy 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 Sandy, UT