Mobility Assistance in Hillcrest, CA

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Hillcrest, CA: the local picture

16%

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

102

residents 85 or older (1.0% of all residents)

1.2 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Bakersfield)

30%

of residents 65+ report a disability (37% in Kern County)

About 176 Hillcrest residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (16%; 25% in Kern County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Hillcrest that list physical therapy include Mercy-Memorial Home Health and Intra Care Home Health Sfv Inc.; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Hillcrest compared with Kern County and California

Census figure	Hillcrest	Kern County	California
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	16%	25%	22%
Residents 85 or older	1.0%	1.2%	1.9%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.1%	9.3%	9.3%
Residents 65+ with a disability	30%	37%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	19%	23%	23%
Households with no vehicle	6.4%	6.7%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$31,657	$51,607	—

Older residents in towns around Hillcrest

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
East Bakersfield, CA	1.0 mi	762	30%
Potomac Park, CA	1.1 mi	718	34%
East Niles, CA	2.1 mi	2,753	24%
La Cresta, CA	2.2 mi	1,051	36%
Benton Park, CA	4.6 mi	559	28%
Bakersfield, CA	4.9 mi	46,672	26%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Mercy-Memorial Home Health	Bakersfield, CA	3.4 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(661) 632-5050
Intra Care Home Health Sfv Inc.	Calabasas, CA	87 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(818) 609-8884
Elta Home Health Care, Inc	Van Nuys, CA	88 mi	5 of 5	—	(818) 207-0450
Dv Quality Home Health Care, Inc.	North Hollywood, CA	89 mi	5 of 5	—	(747) 977-3331
Hamlin Home Health Care Inc	La Crescenta, CA	89 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(747) 264-1994
Millennium Healthcare Services, Inc	Montrose, CA	91 mi	5 of 5	—	(818) 493-9999

Emergency hospitals near Hillcrest

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Kern Medical Center	Bakersfield, CA	1.2 mi	1 of 5	(661) 326-2000
Bakersfield Memorial Hospital	Bakersfield, CA	3.4 mi	3 of 5	(661) 327-1792

Straight-line miles from the center of Hillcrest. 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 Hillcrest

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 56% of the $2,638 monthly median income of Hillcrest 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 Hillcrest: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Hillcrest?

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 56% of the $2,638 monthly median income of Hillcrest 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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