Mobility Assistance in Chowchilla, CA

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Chowchilla, CA: the local picture

25%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (24% in Madera County)

257

residents 85 or older (1.4% of all residents)

15 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Madera)

41%

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

About 345 Chowchilla residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (25%; 24% in Madera County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Chowchilla that list physical therapy include Ardent Home Health Of Fresno and St Joseph Home Health; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Chowchilla compared with Madera County and California

Census figure	Chowchilla	Madera County	California
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	25%	24%	22%
Residents 85 or older	1.4%	1.5%	1.9%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	12%	8.9%	9.3%
Residents 65+ with a disability	41%	39%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	40%	21%	23%
Households with no vehicle	9.9%	5.0%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$45,362	$64,480	—

Older residents in towns around Chowchilla

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Madera Acres, CA	11 mi	1,484	25%
Planada, CA	13 mi	573	24%
Madera, CA	13 mi	6,515	35%
Parksdale, CA	17 mi	279	25%
Merced, CA	18 mi	9,545	34%
Firebaugh, CA	22 mi	963	25%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Ardent Home Health Of Fresno	Fresno, CA	33 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(559) 408-5945
St Joseph Home Health	Milpitas, CA	94 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(408) 244-5488
Silverline Staff Home Health	Fremont, CA	99 mi	5 of 5	—	(925) 476-5350
Mercy Home Care	Merced, CA	18 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(209) 564-4320
1ST Choice Home Healthcare Fresno Inc	Fresno, CA	33 mi	4.5 of 5	—	—
Progressive Home Health Care	Modesto, CA	54 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(209) 505-1035

Emergency hospitals near Chowchilla

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Madera Community Hospital	Madera, CA	15 mi	not rated	(559) 706-8226
Mercy Medical Center	Merced, CA	18 mi	3 of 5	(209) 564-5000

Straight-line miles from the center of Chowchilla. 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 Chowchilla

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 39% of the $3,780 monthly median income of Chowchilla 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 Chowchilla: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Chowchilla?

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 39% of the $3,780 monthly median income of Chowchilla 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.

Mobility Assistance at Home in Chowchilla, CA