Mobility Assistance in Madera, CA: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Madera, CA: the local picture

35%

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

868

residents 85 or older (1.3% of all residents)

1.8 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Madera)

50%

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

About 2,201 Madera residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (35%; 24% in Madera County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

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

Madera compared with Madera County and California

Census figure	Madera	Madera County	California
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	35%	24%	22%
Residents 85 or older	1.3%	1.5%	1.9%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	14%	8.9%	9.3%
Residents 65+ with a disability	50%	39%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	23%	21%	23%
Households with no vehicle	7.8%	5.0%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$42,581	$64,480	—

Older residents in towns around Madera

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Madera Acres, CA	3.3 mi	1,484	25%
Parksdale, CA	3.8 mi	279	25%
Bonadelle Ranchos, CA	11 mi	828	8.5%
Madera Ranchos, CA	12 mi	777	23%
Chowchilla, CA	13 mi	1,898	25%
Kerman, CA	17 mi	1,610	36%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Ardent Home Health Of Fresno	Fresno, CA	20 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(559) 408-5945
Silverline Staff Home Health	Fremont, CA	111 mi	5 of 5	—	(925) 476-5350
Telfair Home Health Care	Glendale, CA	218 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(818) 539-5244
1ST Choice Home Healthcare Fresno Inc	Fresno, CA	20 mi	4.5 of 5	—	—
Progressive Home Health Care	Modesto, CA	68 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(209) 505-1035
Premier Home Health Providers Inc.	San Jose, CA	102 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(408) 286-1199

Emergency hospitals near Madera

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Madera Community Hospital	Madera, CA	1.8 mi	not rated	(559) 706-8226
Valley Children's Hospital	Madera, CA	11 mi	not rated	(559) 353-5116

Straight-line miles from the center of Madera. 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 Madera

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 41% of the $3,548 monthly median income of Madera 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 Madera: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Madera?

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 41% of the $3,548 monthly median income of Madera 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.

Mobility Assistance at Home in Madera, CA