What would you do if your wheelchair’s brake failed—especially if you lived alone and struggled to get around? For Chuck Dusky, the answer was a quick call to Diane Wurtsmith at Mobility City. Despite living 60 miles away, he felt confident they could help. 

Following a pleasant conversation, Wurtsmith scheduled a next-day repair. 

“Joe, the technician arrived and had my problem solved in a matter of minutes,” Dusky said. “I was very impressed with his mechanical ability, as well as his great personality!” 

Diane and Shawn Wurtsmith, franchise owners of Mobility City in Colorado Springs, saw the opportunity to make a real impact. Their location at 8033 N. Academy Blvd., which opened July 2024, serves El Paso, Pueblo, Elbert, Lincoln, Teller, Custer and Fremont counties.

The Wurtsmiths have a heart for assisting those with mobility challenges. 

“We wanted to go home at the end of each day knowing we had helped people remain independent for longer,” said Diane. 

Mobility City’s structure gave teeth to the Wurtsmiths’ altruism and capitalized on their backgrounds in healthcare and business management. Hard work, empathy, care and trustworthiness are central to their business ethos. 

“The Mobility City franchise was the exact opportunity we were looking for. We want to be able to give back to our community,” Shawn said.

The Colorado Springs franchise is the second location in Colorado after Denver. Together, they now cover more than half the state. 

Mobility City makes fix-it house calls! 

REPAIR SHOP ON WHEELS

The Colorado Springs franchise is the second location in Colorado after Denver. Together, they cover more than half the state. 

For those who are homebound, Mobility City’s mobile repair service brings expert technicians right to their doorstep, with a fully equipped workshop on wheels.

Mobility City offers repair, rental and sales services for stair lifts, hospital beds, lift-out chairs, wheelchairs, power chairs, rollators, ramps and mobility scooters.  

From three- and four-wheel scooters to lift chairs that blend comfort and style, each product is designed to improve independence and ease. Customers can test-drive many of these options at the spacious Academy Boulevard showroom—Mobility City’s own racetrack for trying out mobility aids. (Taking a lap around Mobility City’s racetrack is a must!)

The company has earned a reputation for fast, friendly and reliable service.

“Their technicians rebuilt my nonfunctioning hospital bed in a single visit—knowledgeable, efficient and punctual!” said one customer. Another, with severe arthritis, praised Diane for personally meeting them at the Denver airport to retrieve a rented scooter after a ski trip.

TRY BEFORE YOU RIDE

Mobility City also serves senior communities, assisted living facilities, nursing homes and hospitals. 

Founded on the East Coast, this 100 percent woman-owned franchise now has more than 45 locations across the country. 

“This is truly an amazing company, and I recommend it highly to anybody with mobility needs,” said Dusky.

For more information about Mobility City in Colorado Springs, visit MobilityCity.com or call 719-689-8924. The showroom at 8033 N. Academy Blvd. is open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday.