Mobility Assistance in Tucson, AZ: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Tucson, AZ: the local picture

24%

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

10,467

residents 85 or older (1.9% of all residents)

4.2 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Tucson)

35%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Pima County)

About 20,389 Tucson residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (24%; 19% in Pima County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

10,467 residents are 85 or older. Ask any caregiver who will help with transfers how they were trained.

Home health agencies serving Tucson that list physical therapy include Sacred Heart Home Health Care - Tucson and Dependable Home Health, Inc; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Tucson compared with Pima County and Arizona

Census figure	Tucson	Pima County	Arizona
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	24%	19%	19%
Residents 85 or older	1.9%	2.4%	1.9%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	7.3%	5.5%	5.7%
Residents 65+ with a disability	35%	32%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	29%	25%
Households with no vehicle	10%	7.1%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$47,400	$60,759	—

Older residents in towns around Tucson

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
South Tucson, AZ	6.5 mi	645	16%
Summit, AZ	7.8 mi	540	40%
Catalina Foothills, AZ	10 mi	18,029	11%
Drexel Heights, AZ	10 mi	4,985	17%
Tanque Verde, AZ	11 mi	5,440	18%
Rincon Valley, AZ	11 mi	1,496	17%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Sacred Heart Home Health Care - Tucson	Tucson, AZ	4.2 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(520) 577-4630
Dependable Home Health, Inc	Tucson, AZ	4.2 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(520) 721-3822
Dependable Nurses, Inc	Tucson, AZ	4.2 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(520) 795-1290
Tucson Medical Home Health	Tucson, AZ	5.0 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, medical social work	(520) 372-2144
Angels Care Home Health	Casa Grande, AZ	72 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(520) 876-0622
Centerwell Home Health	Tucson, AZ	4.2 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(520) 731-1333

Emergency hospitals near Tucson

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
St Joseph's Hospital	Tucson, AZ	4.2 mi	3 of 5	(520) 873-3000
Va S. Arizona Healthcare System	Tucson, AZ	5.8 mi	5 of 5	(520) 629-1821

Straight-line miles from the center of Tucson. 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 Tucson

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 38% of the $3,950 monthly median income of Tucson 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 Tucson: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Tucson?

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 38% of the $3,950 monthly median income of Tucson 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 Tucson, AZ