Mobility Assistance in Alta Sierra, CA

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Alta Sierra, CA: the local picture

15%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (15% in Nevada County)

108

residents 85 or older (1.5% of all residents)

6.1 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Grass Valley)

25%

of residents 65+ report a disability (27% in Nevada County)

About 326 Alta Sierra residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (15%; 15% in Nevada County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Alta Sierra that list physical therapy include Freedom Home Health And Hospice Care Services, Inc and Compassionate Home Health, Ltd; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Alta Sierra compared with Nevada County and California

Census figure	Alta Sierra	Nevada County	California
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	15%	15%	22%
Residents 85 or older	1.5%	2.6%	1.9%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	2.7%	4.6%	9.3%
Residents 65+ with a disability	25%	27%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	14%	25%	23%
Households with no vehicle	0.0%	4.2%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$92,800	$70,332	—

Older residents in towns around Alta Sierra

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Lake of the Pines, CA	6.1 mi	1,582	7.2%
Grass Valley, CA	6.5 mi	4,483	24%
Meadow Vista, CA	8.6 mi	1,163	12%
Nevada City, CA	9.3 mi	1,296	4.6%
Lake Wildwood, CA	11 mi	2,022	15%
North Auburn, CA	14 mi	3,672	20%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Freedom Home Health And Hospice Care Services, Inc	Marysville, CA	25 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(530) 742-4800
Compassionate Home Health, Ltd	Roseville, CA	28 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(916) 677-1711
Caringhand Home Health Solutions, Inc	Sacramento, CA	51 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(916) 476-3205
Silverline Staff Home Health	Fremont, CA	121 mi	5 of 5	—	(925) 476-5350
Advanced Home Health, Inc	Roseville, CA	29 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(916) 978-0744
Better Choice Home Care Inc	Rancho Cordova, CA	38 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(916) 817-1462

Emergency hospitals near Alta Sierra

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital	Grass Valley, CA	6.1 mi	3 of 5	(530) 274-6000
Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital	Auburn, CA	15 mi	5 of 5	(530) 888-4500

Straight-line miles from the center of Alta Sierra. 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 Alta Sierra

At the California minimum wage of $16.90 an hour (the May 2025 median aide wage, $16.50, is now below it), 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,465 a month in wages, which is 19% of the $7,733 monthly median income of Alta Sierra households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. California's minimum wage is $16.90 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 How to get paid to care for a family member in California: IHSS, VA, Paid Family Leave.

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 Alta Sierra: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Alta Sierra?

At the California minimum wage of $16.90 an hour (the May 2025 median aide wage, $16.50, is now below it), 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,465 a month in wages, which is 19% of the $7,733 monthly median income of Alta Sierra households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. California's minimum wage is $16.90 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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