Mobility Assistance in Gold River, CA

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Gold River, CA: the local picture

21%

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

290

residents 85 or older (3.7% of all residents)

4.3 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Carmichael)

29%

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

About 543 Gold River residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (21%; 24% in Sacramento County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Gold River that list physical therapy include Truemed Sacramento and Healing Touch Home Health Care Inc; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Gold River compared with Sacramento County and California

Census figure	Gold River	Sacramento County	California
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	21%	24%	22%
Residents 85 or older	3.7%	1.8%	1.9%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	9.7%	9.7%	9.3%
Residents 65+ with a disability	29%	36%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	20%	26%	23%
Households with no vehicle	4.5%	6.6%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$119,375	$68,898	—

Older residents in towns around Gold River

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Fair Oaks, CA	1.6 mi	8,236	18%
Rancho Cordova, CA	3.5 mi	10,134	28%
Carmichael, CA	4.1 mi	15,946	24%
Orangevale, CA	4.5 mi	7,051	20%
Citrus Heights, CA	5.1 mi	16,036	27%
Mather, CA	5.7 mi	495	11%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Truemed Sacramento	Fair Oaks, CA	2.1 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(916) 379-7790
Healing Touch Home Health Care Inc	Rancho Cordova, CA	2.7 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(916) 476-5840
Compassionate Home Health, Ltd	Roseville, CA	9.5 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(916) 677-1711
Caringhand Home Health Solutions, Inc	Sacramento, CA	18 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(916) 476-3205
Freedom Home Health And Hospice Care Services, Inc	Marysville, CA	40 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(530) 742-4800
A1 Pro Home Health Inc.	San Leandro, CA	80 mi	5 of 5	—	(510) 738-0888

Emergency hospitals near Gold River

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Mercy San Juan Medical Center	Carmichael, CA	4.3 mi	3 of 5	(916) 537-5000
Va N California Healthcare System	Mather, CA	5.3 mi	4 of 5	(800) 382-8387

Straight-line miles from the center of Gold River. 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 Gold River

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 15% of the $9,948 monthly median income of Gold River 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 Gold River: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Gold River?

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 15% of the $9,948 monthly median income of Gold River 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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