Senior Transportation in Afton, WY: Rides With a Caregiver

Local figures

Senior Transportation in Afton, WY: the local picture

2.9%

of households have no vehicle (3.5% in Lincoln County)

1.1 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Afton)

422

residents 65 or older (15% of Afton)

35%

of residents 65+ report a disability (34% in Lincoln County)

About 34 Afton households, 2.9%, have no vehicle (3.5% in Lincoln County). The Census figure covers all ages, but older adults who stop driving are a large part of it.

Hospitals with an emergency department near Afton: Star Valley Medical Center in Afton (1.1 mi); Bear Lake Memorial Hospital in Montpelier (33 mi); Caribou Medical Center in Soda Springs (33 mi). Distances are straight-line, so allow more on the road.

35% of residents 65 and older report a disability. If walking is hard, look for a caregiver who is comfortable with walkers and car transfers, not only a driver.

Afton compared with Lincoln County and Wyoming

Census figure	Afton	Lincoln County	Wyoming
Households with no vehicle	2.9%	3.5%	4.1%
Residents 65+ with a disability	35%	34%	35%
Residents 65 or older	15%	19%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	39%	30%	31%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.4%	8.2%	8.2%
Residents 85 or older	3.3%	2.0%	1.8%

Older residents in towns around Afton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Households with no car
Montpelier, ID	33 mi	555	2.1%
Soda Springs, ID	34 mi	562	3.5%
Jackson, WY	52 mi	967	2.0%
Victor, ID	61 mi	178	0.9%
Preston, ID	65 mi	939	5.3%
Kemmerer, WY	68 mi	682	8.4%

Hospitals near Afton

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Star Valley Medical Center	Afton, WY	1.1 mi	not rated	(307) 885-5800
Bear Lake Memorial Hospital	Montpelier, ID	33 mi	not rated	(208) 847-1630
Caribou Medical Center	Soda Springs, ID	33 mi	not rated	(208) 547-3341

Straight-line miles from the center of Afton. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a caregiver who drives can help with

Rides to doctor, dental and therapy appointments
Waiting during the appointment and taking notes
Grocery shopping, pharmacy and errands
Trips to church, the senior center and family

Cost

What senior transportation costs in Afton

At the Wyoming median aide wage of $15.96 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,383 a month in wages. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Wyoming's state rate is lower than the federal one, so employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act pay at least the federal $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor).

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 who drives

Giving up driving is a common reason older adults start to miss appointments and see fewer people. Before a caregiver drives, agree whose car is used, check that the auto insurance covers it, and agree a mileage rate in writing. The National Aging and Disability Transportation Center and the Eldercare Locator (1-800-677-1116) can point you to free and low-cost ride programs.

Questions worth asking: May I see your license and proof of auto insurance? Will you drive your car or ours? How do you help someone with a walker in and out of the car? More in our senior transportation guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Senior Transportation in Afton: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Afton?

Star Valley Medical Center in Afton, about 1.1 mi in a straight line from the center of Afton (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (307) 885-5800. In an emergency, call 911.

How much does senior transportation cost in Afton?

At the Wyoming median aide wage of $15.96 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,383 a month in wages. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Wyoming's state rate is lower than the federal one, so employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act pay at least the federal $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor).

Does Medicare pay for rides to appointments?

Original Medicare covers emergency ambulance trips, not routine rides. Medicaid covers non-emergency medical transportation for eligible members, and some Medicare Advantage plans include rides (Medicare.gov).

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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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