Mobility Assistance in Alturas, CA: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Alturas, CA: the local picture

30%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (26% in Modoc County)

51

residents 85 or older (1.9% of all residents)

0.9 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Alturas)

39%

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

About 189 Alturas residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (30%; 26% in Modoc County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Alturas compared with Modoc County and California

Census figure	Alturas	Modoc County	California
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	30%	26%	22%
Residents 85 or older	1.9%	4.5%	1.9%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.5%	8.7%	9.3%
Residents 65+ with a disability	39%	34%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	27%	28%	23%
Households with no vehicle	13%	4.7%	7.1%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Cahas Home Health Care Inc	Van Nuys, CA	518 mi	not rated	—	(818) 963-9980

Emergency hospitals near Alturas

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Modoc Medical Center	Alturas, CA	0.9 mi	4 of 5	(530) 233-5131
Surprise Valley Community Hospital	Cedarville, CA	21 mi	not rated	(530) 279-6111

Straight-line miles from the center of Alturas. 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 Alturas

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. 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 Alturas: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Alturas?

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. 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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