Mobility Assistance in Elk Grove, CA

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Elk Grove, CA: the local picture

22%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (24% in Sacramento County)

2,775

residents 85 or older (1.5% of all residents)

5.5 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Sacramento)

33%

of residents 65+ report a disability (36% in Sacramento County)

About 5,550 Elk Grove residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (22%; 24% in Sacramento County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

2,775 residents are 85 or older. Ask any caregiver who will help with transfers how they were trained.

Home health agencies serving Elk Grove that list physical therapy include Caringhand Home Health Solutions, Inc and Healing Touch Home Health Care Inc; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Elk Grove compared with Sacramento County and California

Census figure	Elk Grove	Sacramento County	California
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	22%	24%	22%
Residents 85 or older	1.5%	1.8%	1.9%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	8.5%	9.7%	9.3%
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	36%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	18%	26%	23%
Households with no vehicle	3.6%	6.6%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$81,707	$68,898	—

Older residents in towns around Elk Grove

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Florin, CA	4.8 mi	7,519	32%
Vineyard, CA	5.3 mi	6,185	20%
Parkway, CA	6.9 mi	1,927	30%
Lemon Hill, CA	8.1 mi	1,426	21%
Fruitridge Pocket, CA	9.0 mi	801	29%
Wilton, CA	9.3 mi	1,528	24%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Caringhand Home Health Solutions, Inc	Sacramento, CA	9.6 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(916) 476-3205
Healing Touch Home Health Care Inc	Rancho Cordova, CA	16 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(916) 476-5840
Truemed Sacramento	Fair Oaks, CA	18 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(916) 379-7790
Compassionate Home Health, Ltd	Roseville, CA	25 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	52 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(530) 742-4800
Atta Home Healthcare	Modesto, CA	57 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(510) 598-6355

Emergency hospitals near Elk Grove

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Methodist Hospital Of Sacramento	Sacramento, CA	5.5 mi	3 of 5	(916) 423-6010
Kaiser Foundation Hosp So Sacramento	Sacramento, CA	5.5 mi	2 of 5	(916) 688-2000

Straight-line miles from the center of Elk Grove. 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 Elk Grove

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 22% of the $6,809 monthly median income of Elk Grove 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 Elk Grove: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Elk Grove?

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 22% of the $6,809 monthly median income of Elk Grove 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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