Mobility Assistance in Cotati, CA: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Cotati, CA: the local picture

16%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (16% in Sonoma County)

117

residents 85 or older (1.6% of all residents)

7.9 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Santa Rosa)

39%

of residents 65+ report a disability (28% in Sonoma County)

About 193 Cotati residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (16%; 16% in Sonoma County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Cotati that list physical therapy include Advanced Home Health Northbay, Inc and Healthflex Home Health Services; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Cotati compared with Sonoma County and California

Census figure	Cotati	Sonoma County	California
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	16%	16%	22%
Residents 85 or older	1.6%	2.5%	1.9%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	13%	6.1%	9.3%
Residents 65+ with a disability	39%	28%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	33%	28%	23%
Households with no vehicle	3.9%	4.8%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$61,172	$78,329	—

Older residents in towns around Cotati

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Rohnert Park, CA	1.4 mi	6,518	20%
Petaluma, CA	7.4 mi	13,071	21%
Sebastopol, CA	8.1 mi	2,076	9.4%
Santa Rosa, CA	8.1 mi	33,650	18%
El Verano, CA	12 mi	686	6.4%
Boyes Hot Springs, CA	12 mi	1,198	6.4%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Silverline Staff Home Health	Fremont, CA	68 mi	5 of 5	—	(925) 476-5350
Advanced Home Health Northbay, Inc	Santa Rosa, CA	11 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(925) 705-4950
Healthflex Home Health Services	Oakland, CA	49 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(510) 553-1900
Blc Homehealth Inc	San Leandro, CA	52 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(510) 612-8541
21ST Century Home Health Services Inc.	Burlingame, CA	56 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(415) 801-2651
Accentcare Home Health Of California, Inc	San Ramon, CA	57 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(800) 734-1604

Emergency hospitals near Cotati

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Providence Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital	Santa Rosa, CA	7.9 mi	3 of 5	(707) 525-5300
Sutter Santa Rosa Regional Hospital	Santa Rosa, CA	11 mi	5 of 5	(707) 576-4000

Straight-line miles from the center of Cotati. 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 Cotati

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 $5,098 monthly median income of Cotati 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 Cotati: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Cotati?

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 $5,098 monthly median income of Cotati 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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