Mobility Assistance in Aromas, CA: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Aromas, CA: the local picture

14%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (18% in Monterey County)

37

residents 85 or older (1.1% of all residents)

7.4 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Watsonville)

20%

of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in Monterey County)

About 84 Aromas residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (14%; 18% in Monterey County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Aromas that list physical therapy include Majestic Home Health and Premier Home Health Providers Inc.; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Aromas compared with Monterey County and California

Census figure	Aromas	Monterey County	California
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	14%	18%	22%
Residents 85 or older	1.1%	1.9%	1.9%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	2.0%	7.9%	9.3%
Residents 65+ with a disability	20%	30%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	15%	22%	23%
Households with no vehicle	0.8%	4.7%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$123,571	$81,991	—

Older residents in towns around Aromas

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Prunedale, CA	4.6 mi	3,246	17%
Las Lomas, CA	5.6 mi	264	15%
Pajaro, CA	6.4 mi	399	12%
Interlaken, CA	7.9 mi	1,199	20%
Watsonville, CA	8.5 mi	6,713	27%
Gilroy, CA	9.4 mi	7,681	23%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Silverline Staff Home Health	Fremont, CA	49 mi	5 of 5	—	(925) 476-5350
Majestic Home Health	Morgan Hill, CA	18 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(408) 779-0100
Premier Home Health Providers Inc.	San Jose, CA	33 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(408) 286-1199
Best Home Health Providers, Inc	Hayward, CA	58 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(510) 783-1274
21ST Century Home Health Services Inc.	Burlingame, CA	63 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(415) 801-2651
Sutter Care At Home	Salinas, CA	19 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(831) 455-8901

Emergency hospitals near Aromas

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Watsonville Community Hospital	Watsonville, CA	7.4 mi	2 of 5	(831) 724-4741
Natividad Medical Center	Salinas, CA	11 mi	3 of 5	(831) 755-4111

Straight-line miles from the center of Aromas. 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 Aromas

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 14% of the $10,298 monthly median income of Aromas 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 Aromas: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Aromas?

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 14% of the $10,298 monthly median income of Aromas 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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