Mobility Assistance in Fresno, CA: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Fresno, CA: the local picture

26%

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

7,783

residents 85 or older (1.4% of all residents)

2.1 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Fresno)

40%

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

About 16,969 Fresno residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (26%; 25% in Fresno County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

7,783 residents are 85 or older. Ask any caregiver who will help with transfers how they were trained.

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

Fresno compared with Fresno County and California

Census figure	Fresno	Fresno County	California
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	26%	25%	22%
Residents 85 or older	1.4%	1.4%	1.9%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	12%	10%	9.3%
Residents 65+ with a disability	40%	39%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	27%	24%	23%
Households with no vehicle	8.2%	7.0%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$54,660	$55,987	—

Older residents in towns around Fresno

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Old Fig Garden, CA	1.3 mi	1,143	21%
Mayfair, CA	2.0 mi	502	33%
Tarpey Village, CA	5.2 mi	557	32%
Sunnyside, CA	6.6 mi	808	28%
Clovis, CA	6.9 mi	17,201	23%
Easton, CA	9.0 mi	299	43%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Ardent Home Health Of Fresno	Fresno, CA	3.3 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(559) 408-5945
Silverline Staff Home Health	Fremont, CA	131 mi	5 of 5	—	(925) 476-5350
Elta Home Health Care, Inc	Van Nuys, CA	195 mi	5 of 5	—	(818) 207-0450
Allegiance Home Health Services, Inc	Van Nuys, CA	195 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(818) 740-8928
Tlc Home Health Services	Sherman Oaks, CA	197 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(818) 269-6706
Arpels Home Health, Inc.	Sherman Oaks, CA	197 mi	5 of 5	—	(747) 333-8177

Emergency hospitals near Fresno

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Fresno Va Medical Center (Va Central California Healthcare System)	Fresno, CA	2.1 mi	5 of 5	(559) 228-5338
Community Regional Medical Center	Fresno, CA	3.1 mi	1 of 5	(559) 459-6000

Straight-line miles from the center of Fresno. 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 Fresno

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 32% of the $4,555 monthly median income of Fresno 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 Fresno: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Fresno?

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 32% of the $4,555 monthly median income of Fresno 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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