Mobility Assistance in Davis, CA: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Davis, CA: the local picture

15%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (20% in Yolo County)

1,339

residents 85 or older (2.0% of all residents)

0.3 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Davis)

28%

of residents 65+ report a disability (34% in Yolo County)

About 1,344 Davis residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (15%; 20% in Yolo County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

1,339 residents are 85 or older. Ask any caregiver who will help with transfers how they were trained.

Home health agencies serving Davis that list physical therapy include Caringhand Home Health Solutions, Inc and Compassionate Home Health, Ltd; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Davis compared with Yolo County and California

Census figure	Davis	Yolo County	California
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	15%	20%	22%
Residents 85 or older	2.0%	1.5%	1.9%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.8%	7.0%	9.3%
Residents 65+ with a disability	28%	34%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	26%	26%	23%
Households with no vehicle	8.2%	7.6%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$114,866	$70,339	—

Older residents in towns around Davis

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
University of California-Davis, CA	1.7 mi	0	—
Woodland, CA	8.0 mi	8,421	23%
Dixon, CA	8.8 mi	2,657	27%
West Sacramento, CA	10 mi	6,426	28%
Winters, CA	13 mi	1,093	21%
Sacramento, CA	15 mi	75,245	24%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Caringhand Home Health Solutions, Inc	Sacramento, CA	12 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(916) 476-3205
Compassionate Home Health, Ltd	Roseville, CA	28 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(916) 677-1711
Freedom Home Health And Hospice Care Services, Inc	Marysville, CA	44 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(530) 742-4800
Silverline Staff Home Health	Fremont, CA	72 mi	5 of 5	—	(925) 476-5350
Better Choice Home Care Inc	Rancho Cordova, CA	28 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(916) 817-1462
Mission Home Health Of Contra Costa	Concord, CA	43 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(877) 513-7363

Emergency hospitals near Davis

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Sutter Davis Hospital	Davis, CA	0.3 mi	4 of 5	(530) 757-5108
Woodland Memorial Hospital	Woodland, CA	9.4 mi	5 of 5	(530) 662-3961

Straight-line miles from the center of Davis. 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 Davis

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 15% of the $9,572 monthly median income of Davis 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 Davis: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Davis?

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 15% of the $9,572 monthly median income of Davis 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 Davis, CA