Mobility Assistance in Star Valley, AZ

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Star Valley, AZ: the local picture

18%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (22% in Gila County)

80

residents 85 or older (3.2% of all residents)

40+ mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department

26%

of residents 65+ report a disability (38% in Gila County)

About 209 Star Valley residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (18%; 22% in Gila County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Star Valley that list physical therapy include Banner Home Care - Payson; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Star Valley compared with Gila County and Arizona

Census figure	Star Valley	Gila County	Arizona
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	18%	22%	19%
Residents 85 or older	3.2%	2.8%	1.9%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	1.6%	4.8%	5.7%
Residents 65+ with a disability	26%	38%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	38%	29%	25%
Households with no vehicle	0.9%	6.4%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$38,750	$51,828	—

Older residents in towns around Star Valley

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Payson, AZ	5.7 mi	6,595	18%
Heber-Overgaard, AZ	39 mi	891	23%
Camp Verde, AZ	42 mi	3,403	18%
Lake Montezuma, AZ	42 mi	2,059	3.6%
Village of Oak Creek, AZ	48 mi	3,865	7.9%
Carefree, AZ	50 mi	1,817	2.2%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Banner Home Care - Payson	Payson, AZ	4.5 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(928) 596-4777
Billet Home Health Inc - Mesa	Mesa, AZ	68 mi	4 of 5	—	(248) 464-4920

Straight-line miles from the center of Star Valley. 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 Star Valley

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 47% of the $3,229 monthly median income of Star Valley 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 Star Valley: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Star Valley?

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 47% of the $3,229 monthly median income of Star Valley 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.

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