Mobility Assistance in St. George, UT

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in St. George, UT: the local picture

16%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (14% in Washington County)

3,215

residents 85 or older (3.2% of all residents)

1.1 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (St George)

31%

of residents 65+ report a disability (28% in Washington County)

About 3,439 St. George residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (16%; 14% in Washington County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

3,215 residents are 85 or older. Ask any caregiver who will help with transfers how they were trained.

Home health agencies serving St. George that list physical therapy include Advanced Home Health Of St George and Brightenlife Home Health; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

St. George compared with Washington County and Utah

Census figure	St. George	Washington County	Utah
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	16%	14%	17%
Residents 85 or older	3.2%	2.4%	1.2%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.0%	3.9%	5.2%
Residents 65+ with a disability	31%	28%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	23%	20%	22%
Households with no vehicle	4.2%	3.3%	4.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$60,879	$65,413	—

Older residents in towns around St. George

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Santa Clara, UT	5.8 mi	1,281	14%
Washington, UT	6.0 mi	6,786	11%
Ivins, UT	8.8 mi	3,191	9.3%
Hurricane, UT	13 mi	5,694	15%
La Verkin, UT	21 mi	645	19%
Colorado City, AZ	33 mi	45	18%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Advanced Home Health Of St George	St George, UT	1.1 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(435) 522-2200
Brightenlife Home Health	Murray, UT	263 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(888) 585-1475
Atlas Home Care	Layton, UT	290 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(801) 771-9099
Dixie Home Rehab	St. George, UT	1.1 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(435) 628-8347
Zion's Way Home Health	St. George, UT	1.9 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(435) 688-0648
Canyon Home Care	Murray, UT	263 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(385) 297-9500

Emergency hospitals near St. George

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
St. George Regional Hospital	St George, UT	1.1 mi	5 of 5	(435) 251-2100
Mesa View Regional Hospital	Mesquite, NV	35 mi	2 of 5	(702) 345-4280

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

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 29% of the $5,073 monthly median income of St. George 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 St. George: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in St. George?

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 29% of the $5,073 monthly median income of St. George 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 St. George, UT