Mobility Assistance in Tempe, AZ: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Tempe, AZ: the local picture

19%

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

2,252

residents 85 or older (1.2% of all residents)

3.4 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Mesa)

31%

of residents 65+ report a disability (31% in Maricopa County)

About 3,928 Tempe residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (19%; 19% in Maricopa County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

2,252 residents are 85 or older. Ask any caregiver who will help with transfers how they were trained.

Home health agencies serving Tempe that list physical therapy include Emblem Home Health and A Plus Home Health Services, LLC; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Tempe compared with Maricopa County and Arizona

Census figure	Tempe	Maricopa County	Arizona
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	19%	19%	19%
Residents 85 or older	1.2%	1.8%	1.9%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.5%	5.8%	5.7%
Residents 65+ with a disability	31%	31%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	25%	25%	25%
Households with no vehicle	7.7%	5.1%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$79,993	$66,038	—

Older residents in towns around Tempe

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Guadalupe, AZ	2.4 mi	800	20%
Chandler, AZ	8.6 mi	38,167	18%
Paradise Valley, AZ	11 mi	4,118	9.5%
Gilbert, AZ	12 mi	30,955	18%
Mesa, AZ	12 mi	89,374	20%
Sun Lakes, AZ	13 mi	10,984	15%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Home Sweet Home Health Agency	Tempe, AZ	0.5 mi	5 of 5	—	(480) 459-4457
Emblem Home Health	Tempe, AZ	0.5 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(480) 444-7800
A Plus Home Health Services, LLC	Tempe, AZ	0.5 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(480) 917-6994
Victory Home Care Agency	Mesa, AZ	8.0 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(480) 726-6553
Emblem Home Health Phoenix	Phoenix, AZ	12 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(602) 795-0739
Summit Home Health LLC	Phoenix, AZ	14 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(602) 535-8255

Emergency hospitals near Tempe

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Banner Desert Medical Center	Mesa, AZ	3.4 mi	2 of 5	(480) 412-3000
Chandler Regional Medical Center	Chandler, AZ	5.6 mi	4 of 5	(480) 728-3000

Straight-line miles from the center of Tempe. 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 Tempe

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 23% of the $6,666 monthly median income of Tempe 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 Tempe: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Tempe?

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 23% of the $6,666 monthly median income of Tempe 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 Tempe, AZ