Mobility Assistance in Shaw Heights, CO

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Shaw Heights, CO: the local picture

33%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (21% in Adams County)

136

residents 85 or older (2.4% of all residents)

4.4 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Broomfield)

50%

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

About 256 Shaw Heights residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (33%; 21% in Adams County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Shaw Heights that list physical therapy include Adoration Home Health and Integrity Home Health Inc; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Shaw Heights compared with Adams County and Colorado

Census figure	Shaw Heights	Adams County	Colorado
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	33%	21%	16%
Residents 85 or older	2.4%	0.9%	1.6%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	7.0%	6.7%	5.1%
Residents 65+ with a disability	50%	36%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	20%	26%	28%
Households with no vehicle	2.7%	4.7%	5.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$81,196	$64,514	—

Older residents in towns around Shaw Heights

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Federal Heights, CO	1.4 mi	1,644	30%
Westminster, CO	2.0 mi	17,505	19%
Sherrelwood, CO	2.4 mi	1,923	33%
Twin Lakes, CO	3.0 mi	1,077	25%
Berkley, CO	3.6 mi	1,132	23%
Welby, CO	4.1 mi	1,511	24%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Adoration Home Health	Lakewood, CO	13 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(720) 440-9422
Integrity Home Health Inc	Aurora, CO	17 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(214) 440-1394
Compassionate Home Health Care LLC	Broomfield, CO	4.8 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(303) 465-3700
Accentcare Home Health Of Mountain Valley LLC	Denver, CO	9.2 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(303) 620-5402
Berkley Home Health	Aurora, CO	17 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(303) 758-2000
Namaste Home Health	Centennial, CO	20 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(303) 228-7783

Emergency hospitals near Shaw Heights

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Uchealth Broomfield Hospital	Broomfield, CO	4.4 mi	not rated	(303) 464-4500
HCA Healthone Mountain Ridge	Thornton, CO	6.2 mi	3 of 5	(303) 451-7800

Straight-line miles from the center of Shaw Heights. 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 Shaw Heights

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 24% of the $6,766 monthly median income of Shaw Heights 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 Shaw Heights: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Shaw Heights?

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 24% of the $6,766 monthly median income of Shaw Heights 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 Shaw Heights, CO