Mobility Assistance in Earlimart, CA

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Earlimart, CA: the local picture

32%

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

149

residents 85 or older (2.1% of all residents)

8.4 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Delano)

45%

of residents 65+ report a disability (38% in Tulare County)

About 221 Earlimart residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (32%; 25% in Tulare County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Earlimart that list physical therapy include Good Life Home Health Care Services, Inc and Concordia Health Care Provider, Inc; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Earlimart compared with Tulare County and California

Census figure	Earlimart	Tulare County	California
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	32%	25%	22%
Residents 85 or older	2.1%	1.3%	1.9%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	21%	9.2%	9.3%
Residents 65+ with a disability	45%	38%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	19%	20%	23%
Households with no vehicle	5.3%	4.5%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$41,146	$55,844	—

Older residents in towns around Earlimart

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Pixley, CA	6.1 mi	242	37%
Delano, CA	8.6 mi	5,598	16%
Tipton, CA	12 mi	133	44%
McFarland, CA	16 mi	1,028	18%
Porterville, CA	18 mi	7,713	25%
East Porterville, CA	20 mi	487	15%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Good Life Home Health Care Services, Inc	Los Angeles, CA	136 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(323) 478-9471
Concordia Health Care Provider, Inc	La Verne, CA	149 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(626) 281-7400
Compliance Home Health Care Services, Inc.	San Bernardino, CA	164 mi	4.5 of 5	—	(909) 747-9355
Adventist Health Home Care Services	Hanford, CA	37 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(559) 585-3425
Pro Nursing Home Care, Inc	Bakersfield, CA	40 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(661) 840-8721
Day Light Home Health, Inc	Burbank, CA	130 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(818) 239-4249

Emergency hospitals near Earlimart

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Adventist Health Delano	Delano, CA	8.4 mi	2 of 5	(661) 725-4800
Sierra View Medical Center	Porterville, CA	18 mi	3 of 5	(559) 784-1110

Straight-line miles from the center of Earlimart. 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 Earlimart

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 43% of the $3,429 monthly median income of Earlimart 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 Earlimart: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Earlimart?

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 43% of the $3,429 monthly median income of Earlimart 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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