Mobility Assistance in Firebaugh, CA

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Firebaugh, CA: the local picture

25%

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

30

residents 85 or older (0.4% of all residents)

21 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Madera)

33%

of residents 65+ report a disability (39% in Fresno County)

About 239 Firebaugh residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (25%; 25% in Fresno County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Firebaugh that list physical therapy include Ardent Home Health Of Fresno and Prohealth Home Care, Inc; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Firebaugh compared with Fresno County and California

Census figure	Firebaugh	Fresno County	California
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	25%	25%	22%
Residents 85 or older	0.4%	1.4%	1.9%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	12%	10%	9.3%
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	39%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	18%	24%	23%
Households with no vehicle	9.0%	7.0%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$43,452	$55,987	—

Older residents in towns around Firebaugh

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Mendota, CA	7.8 mi	1,066	17%
Dos Palos, CA	13 mi	1,257	34%
Chowchilla, CA	22 mi	1,898	25%
Madera, CA	22 mi	6,515	35%
San Joaquin, CA	23 mi	274	38%
Madera Acres, CA	23 mi	1,484	25%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Ardent Home Health Of Fresno	Fresno, CA	38 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(559) 408-5945
1ST Choice Home Healthcare Fresno Inc	Fresno, CA	38 mi	4.5 of 5	—	—
Unique Care Plus Inc	Chatsworth, CA	208 mi	4.5 of 5	—	(818) 600-1691
Prohealth Home Care, Inc	Stockton, CA	93 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(877) 311-5001
Valley Home Health	Fresno, CA	34 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(559) 222-4060
Granite Ridge Home Health Care	Fresno, CA	38 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(559) 977-3952

Emergency hospitals near Firebaugh

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Madera Community Hospital	Madera, CA	21 mi	not rated	(559) 706-8226
Memorial Hospital Los Banos	Los Banos, CA	26 mi	3 of 5	(209) 826-0591

Straight-line miles from the center of Firebaugh. 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 Firebaugh

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 40% of the $3,621 monthly median income of Firebaugh 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 Firebaugh: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Firebaugh?

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 40% of the $3,621 monthly median income of Firebaugh 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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