Mobility Assistance in Bakersfield, CA

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Bakersfield, CA: the local picture

26%

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

4,775

residents 85 or older (1.2% of all residents)

2.6 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Bakersfield)

37%

of residents 65+ report a disability (37% in Kern County)

About 12,015 Bakersfield residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (26%; 25% in Kern County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

4,775 residents are 85 or older. Ask any caregiver who will help with transfers how they were trained.

Home health agencies serving Bakersfield that list physical therapy include Mercy-Memorial Home Health and Intra Care Home Health Sfv Inc.; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Bakersfield compared with Kern County and California

Census figure	Bakersfield	Kern County	California
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	26%	25%	22%
Residents 85 or older	1.2%	1.2%	1.9%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	10%	9.3%	9.3%
Residents 65+ with a disability	37%	37%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	22%	23%	23%
Households with no vehicle	7.4%	6.7%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$59,937	$51,607	—

Older residents in towns around Bakersfield

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Old Stine, CA	0.6 mi	399	29%
Benton Park, CA	0.7 mi	559	28%
Rexland Acres, CA	4.0 mi	202	16%
La Cresta, CA	4.1 mi	1,051	36%
East Bakersfield, CA	4.1 mi	762	30%
Potomac Park, CA	4.2 mi	718	34%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Mercy-Memorial Home Health	Bakersfield, CA	2.6 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(661) 632-5050
Intra Care Home Health Sfv Inc.	Calabasas, CA	86 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(818) 609-8884
Prestige Life Home Health Care, Inc.	Van Nuys, CA	88 mi	5 of 5	—	(747) 444-9146
Elta Home Health Care, Inc	Van Nuys, CA	88 mi	5 of 5	—	(818) 207-0450
Dv Quality Home Health Care, Inc.	North Hollywood, CA	89 mi	5 of 5	—	(747) 977-3331
Hamlin Home Health Care Inc	La Crescenta, CA	90 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(747) 264-1994

Emergency hospitals near Bakersfield

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Bakersfield Memorial Hospital	Bakersfield, CA	2.6 mi	3 of 5	(661) 327-1792
Mercy Hospital	Bakersfield, CA	2.6 mi	3 of 5	(661) 632-5000

Straight-line miles from the center of Bakersfield. 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 Bakersfield

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 29% of the $4,995 monthly median income of Bakersfield 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 Bakersfield: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Bakersfield?

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 29% of the $4,995 monthly median income of Bakersfield 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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