Mobility Assistance in St. Anthony, ID

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in St. Anthony, ID: the local picture

31%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (25% in Fremont County)

43

residents 85 or older (1.1% of all residents)

12 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Rexburg)

37%

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

About 163 St. Anthony residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (31%; 25% in Fremont County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving St. Anthony that list physical therapy include Eden Home Health -Idahofalls and Homestead Home Health & Hospice, LLC; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

St. Anthony compared with Fremont County and Idaho

Census figure	St. Anthony	Fremont County	Idaho
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	31%	25%	19%
Residents 85 or older	1.1%	1.1%	1.6%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	9.3%	4.3%	6.6%
Residents 65+ with a disability	37%	36%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	26%	17%	24%
Households with no vehicle	2.1%	1.8%	3.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$47,188	$61,694	—

Older residents in towns around St. Anthony

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Rexburg, ID	11 mi	1,165	23%
Rigby, ID	23 mi	647	18%
Iona, ID	33 mi	253	25%
Driggs, ID	33 mi	265	26%
Lincoln, ID	34 mi	227	18%
Ammon, ID	37 mi	2,517	23%

Home health agencies serving St. Anthony (therapy needs a doctor’s order)

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Eden Home Health -Idahofalls	Idaho Falls, ID	38 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(208) 523-1980
Homestead Home Health & Hospice, LLC	Rexburg, ID	12 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(208) 356-6555
Symbii Home Health	Chubbuck, ID	81 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(208) 637-2273
Advanced Home Health	Idaho Falls, ID	30 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(208) 346-7807
Enhabit Home Health Of Eastern Idaho	Idaho Falls, ID	38 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(208) 528-8100
Rexburg Home Health	Rexburg, ID	12 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(208) 356-6688

Emergency hospitals near St. Anthony

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Madison Memorial Hospital	Rexburg, ID	12 mi	not rated	(208) 359-6488
Teton Valley Hospital	Driggs, ID	33 mi	not rated	(208) 354-2383

Straight-line miles from the center of St. Anthony. 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 St. Anthony

At the Idaho median aide wage of $16.72 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,449 a month in wages, which is 37% of the $3,932 monthly median income of St. Anthony households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Idaho'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 St. Anthony: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in St. Anthony?

At the Idaho median aide wage of $16.72 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,449 a month in wages, which is 37% of the $3,932 monthly median income of St. Anthony households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Idaho'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 St. Anthony, ID