Mobility Assistance in Kentfield, CA

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Kentfield, CA: the local picture

17%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (14% in Marin County)

249

residents 85 or older (3.6% of all residents)

1.5 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Greenbrae)

25%

of residents 65+ report a disability (24% in Marin County)

About 307 Kentfield residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (17%; 14% in Marin County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Kentfield that list physical therapy include Accentcare Home Health Of California, Inc; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Kentfield compared with Marin County and California

Census figure	Kentfield	Marin County	California
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	17%	14%	22%
Residents 85 or older	3.6%	2.8%	1.9%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	7.9%	5.4%	9.3%
Residents 65+ with a disability	25%	24%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	22%	30%	23%
Households with no vehicle	5.9%	4.9%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$142,283	$107,563	—

Older residents in towns around Kentfield

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Larkspur, CA	1.6 mi	3,268	14%
Ross, CA	1.9 mi	491	11%
Mill Valley, CA	2.1 mi	3,287	15%
Corte Madera, CA	2.8 mi	1,892	9.4%
San Anselmo, CA	3.3 mi	2,745	12%
Tamalpais-Homestead Valley, CA	4.1 mi	2,232	10%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Accentcare Home Health Of California, Inc	San Ramon, CA	35 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(800) 734-1604

Emergency hospitals near Kentfield

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Marinhealth Medical Center	Greenbrae, CA	1.5 mi	5 of 5	(415) 925-7900
Kaiser Foundation Hospital	San Rafael, CA	6.9 mi	4 of 5	(415) 444-2000

Straight-line miles from the center of Kentfield. 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 Kentfield

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 12% of the $11,857 monthly median income of Kentfield 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 Kentfield: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Kentfield?

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 12% of the $11,857 monthly median income of Kentfield 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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