Mobility Assistance in Yuma, CO: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Yuma, CO: the local picture

25%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (16% in Yuma County)

132

residents 85 or older (3.8% of all residents)

0.7 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Yuma)

33%

of residents 65+ report a disability (29% in Yuma County)

About 174 Yuma residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (25%; 16% in Yuma County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Yuma that list physical therapy include Sterling Medcare Home Health Inc and Yuma District Hospital Home Health Care; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Yuma compared with Yuma County and Colorado

Census figure	Yuma	Yuma County	Colorado
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	25%	16%	16%
Residents 85 or older	3.8%	2.3%	1.6%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	8.8%	4.5%	5.1%
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	29%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	61%	41%	28%
Households with no vehicle	9.2%	5.4%	5.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$37,746	$43,734	—

Older residents in towns around Yuma

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Sterling, CO	43 mi	2,520	23%
Brush, CO	50 mi	874	15%
Fort Morgan, CO	57 mi	1,780	18%
Burlington, CO	61 mi	531	18%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Sterling Medcare Home Health Inc	Sterling, CO	44 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(970) 522-6807
Yuma District Hospital Home Health Care	Yuma, CO	0.7 mi	1.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(970) 848-4758

Emergency hospitals near Yuma

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Yuma District Hospital	Yuma, CO	0.7 mi	not rated	(970) 848-5405
Wray Community District Hospital	Wray, CO	18 mi	not rated	(970) 332-4811

Straight-line miles from the center of Yuma. 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 Yuma

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 51% of the $3,146 monthly median income of Yuma 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 Yuma: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Yuma?

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 51% of the $3,146 monthly median income of Yuma 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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