Mobility Assistance in Steamboat Springs, CO

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Steamboat Springs, CO: the local picture

6.3%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (7.6% in Routt County)

335

residents 85 or older (2.5% of all residents)

12 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Steamboat Springs)

23%

of residents 65+ report a disability (21% in Routt County)

About 151 Steamboat Springs residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (6.3%; 7.6% in Routt County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Steamboat Springs that list physical therapy include Berkley Home Health and Northwest Colorado Health; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Steamboat Springs compared with Routt County and Colorado

Census figure	Steamboat Springs	Routt County	Colorado
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	6.3%	7.6%	16%
Residents 85 or older	2.5%	1.7%	1.6%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.2%	2.5%	5.1%
Residents 65+ with a disability	23%	21%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	27%	22%	28%
Households with no vehicle	1.6%	1.7%	5.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$85,745	$85,918	—

Older residents in towns around Steamboat Springs

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Craig, CO	39 mi	1,538	11%
Eagle, CO	58 mi	1,304	14%
Gypsum, CO	60 mi	904	0.0%
Avon, CO	60 mi	333	0.0%
Edwards, CO	61 mi	1,297	4.5%
Vail, CO	63 mi	996	0.9%

Home health agencies serving Steamboat Springs (therapy needs a doctor’s order)

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Berkley Home Health	Aurora, CO	119 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(303) 758-2000
Northwest Colorado Health	Steamboat Springs, CO	12 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(970) 879-1632

Emergency hospitals near Steamboat Springs

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Uchealth Yampa Valley Medical Center	Steamboat Springs, CO	12 mi	not rated	(970) 879-1322
Middle Park Medical Center	Kremmling, CO	36 mi	not rated	(970) 724-3442

Straight-line miles from the center of Steamboat Springs. 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 Steamboat Springs

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 22% of the $7,145 monthly median income of Steamboat Springs 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 Steamboat Springs: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Steamboat Springs?

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 22% of the $7,145 monthly median income of Steamboat Springs 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.

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