Mobility Assistance in Chico, WA: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Chico, WA: the local picture

21%

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

40

residents 85 or older (1.2% of all residents)

18 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Seattle)

26%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Kitsap County)

About 153 Chico residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (21%; 18% in Kitsap County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Chico that list physical therapy include Puget Sound Home Health and Aleca Home Health; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Chico compared with Kitsap County and Washington

Census figure	Chico	Kitsap County	Washington
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	21%	18%	20%
Residents 85 or older	1.2%	1.8%	1.8%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	9.0%	5.6%	7.1%
Residents 65+ with a disability	26%	32%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	12%	22%	26%
Households with no vehicle	1.1%	4.3%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$104,936	$81,452	—

Older residents in towns around Chico

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Tracyton, WA	3.2 mi	1,083	28%
Silverdale, WA	3.6 mi	4,330	25%
Navy Yard City, WA	5.5 mi	357	39%
Bremerton, WA	5.7 mi	5,773	27%
Bangor Base, WA	6.9 mi	9	100%
Port Orchard, WA	7.1 mi	2,691	18%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Puget Sound Home Health	Tacoma, WA	31 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(253) 581-9410
Aleca Home Health	Silverdale, WA	2.9 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(360) 719-8912
Signature Healthcare At Home	Federal Way, WA	28 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(253) 661-5166
Centerwell Home Health	Silverdale, WA	3.4 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(360) 373-6966
Chi Franciscan Health At Home	University Place, WA	29 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(253) 543-7026
Multicare Good Samaritan Home Health	Tacoma, WA	29 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(253) 301-6400

Emergency hospitals near Chico

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Virginia Mason Medical Center	Seattle, WA	18 mi	5 of 5	(206) 223-6600
Harborview Medical Center	Seattle, WA	18 mi	2 of 5	(206) 744-9535

Straight-line miles from the center of Chico. 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 Chico

At the Washington median aide wage of $22.95 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,989 a month in wages, which is 23% of the $8,745 monthly median income of Chico households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Washington's minimum wage is $17.13 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 Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states.

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 Chico: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Chico?

At the Washington median aide wage of $22.95 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,989 a month in wages, which is 23% of the $8,745 monthly median income of Chico households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Washington's minimum wage is $17.13 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.

Mobility Assistance at Home in Chico, WA