Mobility Assistance in Clovis, CA: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Clovis, CA: the local picture

23%

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

1,709

residents 85 or older (1.4% of all residents)

0.2 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Clovis)

37%

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

About 3,842 Clovis residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (23%; 25% in Fresno County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

1,709 residents are 85 or older. Ask any caregiver who will help with transfers how they were trained.

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

Clovis compared with Fresno County and California

Census figure	Clovis	Fresno County	California
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	23%	25%	22%
Residents 85 or older	1.4%	1.4%	1.9%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	8.9%	10%	9.3%
Residents 65+ with a disability	37%	39%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	24%	24%	23%
Households with no vehicle	4.4%	7.0%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$66,704	$55,987	—

Older residents in towns around Clovis

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Tarpey Village, CA	2.6 mi	557	32%
Mayfair, CA	6.0 mi	502	33%
Sunnyside, CA	6.8 mi	808	28%
Fresno, CA	6.9 mi	67,512	26%
Old Fig Garden, CA	7.1 mi	1,143	21%
Sanger, CA	11 mi	2,834	25%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Ardent Home Health Of Fresno	Fresno, CA	4.4 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(559) 408-5945
St Joseph Home Health	Milpitas, CA	129 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	135 mi	5 of 5	—	(925) 476-5350
Telfair Home Health Care	Glendale, CA	200 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(818) 539-5244
1ST Choice Home Healthcare Fresno Inc	Fresno, CA	4.4 mi	4.5 of 5	—	—
American Healthcare Professional Group	Dublin, CA	138 mi	4.5 of 5	—	(925) 361-8506

Emergency hospitals near Clovis

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Clovis Community Medical Center	Clovis, CA	0.2 mi	2 of 5	(559) 324-4000
Saint Agnes Medical Center	Fresno, CA	5.1 mi	2 of 5	(559) 450-3000

Straight-line miles from the center of Clovis. 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 Clovis

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 26% of the $5,559 monthly median income of Clovis 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 Clovis: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Clovis?

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 26% of the $5,559 monthly median income of Clovis 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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