Mobility Assistance in South Tucson, AZ

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in South Tucson, AZ: the local picture

16%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (19% in Pima County)

47

residents 85 or older (1.0% of all residents)

0.3 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Tucson)

29%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Pima County)

About 103 South Tucson residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (16%; 19% in Pima County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving South Tucson that list physical therapy include Sacred Heart Home Health Care - Tucson and Dependable Home Health, Inc; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

South Tucson compared with Pima County and Arizona

Census figure	South Tucson	Pima County	Arizona
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	16%	19%	19%
Residents 85 or older	1.0%	2.4%	1.9%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	2.2%	5.5%	5.7%
Residents 65+ with a disability	29%	32%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	29%	25%
Households with no vehicle	16%	7.1%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$35,083	$60,759	—

Older residents in towns around South Tucson

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Drexel Heights, AZ	5.8 mi	4,985	17%
Tucson, AZ	6.5 mi	88,716	24%
Flowing Wells, AZ	7.2 mi	2,805	28%
Tucson Mountains, AZ	8.7 mi	3,793	9.1%
Catalina Foothills, AZ	8.8 mi	18,029	11%
Valencia West, AZ	9.3 mi	1,662	19%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Sacred Heart Home Health Care - Tucson	Tucson, AZ	5.2 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(520) 577-4630
Dependable Home Health, Inc	Tucson, AZ	5.2 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(520) 721-3822
Dependable Nurses, Inc	Tucson, AZ	5.2 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(520) 795-1290
Tucson Medical Home Health	Tucson, AZ	8.6 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, medical social work	(520) 372-2144
Centerwell Home Health	Tucson, AZ	5.2 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(520) 731-1333
Amedisys Home Health Care	Tucson, AZ	8.5 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(520) 325-9056

Emergency hospitals near South Tucson

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Banner-University Medical Center South Campus	Tucson, AZ	0.3 mi	4 of 5	(520) 874-2000
Va S. Arizona Healthcare System	Tucson, AZ	3.1 mi	5 of 5	(520) 629-1821

Straight-line miles from the center of South Tucson. 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 South Tucson

At the Arizona median aide wage of $17.51 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,518 a month in wages, which is 52% of the $2,924 monthly median income of South Tucson households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Arizona's minimum wage is $15.15 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 ALTCS family caregiver rules: how to get paid to care for a family member in Arizona.

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 South Tucson: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in South Tucson?

At the Arizona median aide wage of $17.51 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,518 a month in wages, which is 52% of the $2,924 monthly median income of South Tucson households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Arizona's minimum wage is $15.15 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 South Tucson, AZ