Mobility Assistance in El Cerrito, CA

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in El Cerrito, CA: the local picture

15%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (19% in Contra Costa County)

718

residents 85 or older (2.8% of all residents)

5.2 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Berkeley)

26%

of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in Contra Costa County)

About 814 El Cerrito residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (15%; 19% in Contra Costa County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving El Cerrito that list physical therapy include American Home Health Care, LLC and Neogen Care; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

El Cerrito compared with Contra Costa County and California

Census figure	El Cerrito	Contra Costa County	California
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	15%	19%	22%
Residents 85 or older	2.8%	2.0%	1.9%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.1%	8.1%	9.3%
Residents 65+ with a disability	26%	30%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	31%	23%	23%
Households with no vehicle	7.4%	5.2%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$89,837	$90,014	—

Older residents in towns around El Cerrito

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Kensington, CA	1.4 mi	1,216	14%
East Richmond Heights, CA	1.9 mi	782	14%
Albany, CA	2.2 mi	3,063	10%
Rollingwood, CA	3.5 mi	373	19%
San Pablo, CA	3.7 mi	3,650	31%
Berkeley, CA	3.7 mi	20,100	17%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
A1 Pro Home Health Inc.	San Leandro, CA	16 mi	5 of 5	—	(510) 738-0888
American Home Health Care, LLC	Dublin, CA	25 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(510) 574-0390
Neogen Care	Pleasanton, CA	27 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(510) 440-1383
American Hospice And Home Health Care Services Inc	Pleasanton, CA	29 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(925) 240-6300
Care In Touch Home Health Agency	Fremont, CA	32 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(510) 651-8500
National Home Health Services-West, Inc	Fremont, CA	32 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(415) 812-2955

Emergency hospitals near El Cerrito

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Alta Bates Camp	Berkeley, CA	5.2 mi	4 of 5	(510) 204-4444
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center	Oakland, CA	6.1 mi	5 of 5	(510) 655-4000

Straight-line miles from the center of El Cerrito. 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 El Cerrito

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 20% of the $7,486 monthly median income of El Cerrito 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 El Cerrito: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in El Cerrito?

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 20% of the $7,486 monthly median income of El Cerrito 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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