Mobility Assistance in August, CA: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in August, CA: the local picture

32%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (25% in San Joaquin County)

82

residents 85 or older (0.9% of all residents)

2.9 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Stockton)

38%

of residents 65+ report a disability (39% in San Joaquin County)

About 256 August residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (32%; 25% in San Joaquin County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving August that list physical therapy include Adventist Health Home Care Services and Atta Home Healthcare; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

August compared with San Joaquin County and California

Census figure	August	San Joaquin County	California
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	32%	25%	22%
Residents 85 or older	0.9%	1.5%	1.9%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	11%	9.6%	9.3%
Residents 65+ with a disability	38%	39%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	23%	22%	23%
Households with no vehicle	7.2%	5.1%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$26,766	$65,486	—

Older residents in towns around August

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Garden Acres, CA	2.1 mi	843	39%
Stockton, CA	2.5 mi	41,979	29%
Kennedy, CA	3.6 mi	239	35%
Morada, CA	4.2 mi	917	19%
Lincoln Village, CA	4.3 mi	839	15%
Country Club, CA	4.3 mi	1,595	20%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Adventist Health Home Care Services	Lodi, CA	11 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(209) 333-3131
Atta Home Healthcare	Modesto, CA	27 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(510) 598-6355
Caringhand Home Health Solutions, Inc	Sacramento, CA	39 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(916) 476-3205
American Hospice And Home Health Care Services Inc	Pleasanton, CA	40 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(925) 240-6300
Neogen Care	Pleasanton, CA	40 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(510) 440-1383
Silverline Staff Home Health	Fremont, CA	50 mi	5 of 5	—	(925) 476-5350

Emergency hospitals near August

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
St Joseph's Medical Center Of Stockton	Stockton, CA	2.9 mi	3 of 5	(209) 943-2000
Dameron Hospital	Stockton, CA	3.2 mi	2 of 5	(209) 944-5550

Straight-line miles from the center of August. 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 August

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 66% of the $2,231 monthly median income of August 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 August: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in August?

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 66% of the $2,231 monthly median income of August 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.

More near August

More senior care near August

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Other care in August

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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.

Mobility Assistance at Home in August, CA