Mobility Assistance in Madera Ranchos, CA

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Madera Ranchos, CA: the local picture

23%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (28% in Merced County)

76

residents 85 or older (2.5% of all residents)

1.7 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Madera)

44%

of residents 65+ report a disability (40% in Merced County)

About 179 Madera Ranchos residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (23%; 28% in Merced County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

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

Madera Ranchos compared with Merced County and California

Census figure	Madera Ranchos	Merced County	California
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	23%	28%	22%
Residents 85 or older	2.5%	1.3%	1.9%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	0.1%	12%	9.3%
Residents 65+ with a disability	44%	40%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	17%	24%	23%
Households with no vehicle	2.2%	7.3%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$127,083	$44,830	—

Older residents in towns around Madera Ranchos

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Bonadelle Ranchos, CA	3.0 mi	828	8.5%
Parksdale, CA	8.0 mi	279	25%
Old Fig Garden, CA	9.8 mi	1,143	21%
Fresno, CA	11 mi	67,512	26%
Madera, CA	12 mi	6,515	35%
Madera Acres, CA	13 mi	1,484	25%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Ardent Home Health Of Fresno	Fresno, CA	9.6 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(559) 408-5945
Silverline Staff Home Health	Fremont, CA	123 mi	5 of 5	—	(925) 476-5350
1ST Choice Home Healthcare Fresno Inc	Fresno, CA	9.6 mi	4.5 of 5	—	—
Unique Care Plus Inc	Chatsworth, CA	198 mi	4.5 of 5	—	(818) 600-1691
Concordia Health Care Provider, Inc	La Verne, CA	228 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(626) 281-7400
Blossom Home Health	Fresno, CA	7.2 mi	4 of 5	—	(559) 430-5895

Emergency hospitals near Madera Ranchos

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Valley Children's Hospital	Madera, CA	1.7 mi	not rated	(559) 353-5116
Saint Agnes Medical Center	Fresno, CA	7.8 mi	2 of 5	(559) 450-3000

Straight-line miles from the center of Madera Ranchos. 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 Ranchos

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 14% of the $10,590 monthly median income of Madera Ranchos 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 Ranchos: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Madera Ranchos?

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 14% of the $10,590 monthly median income of Madera Ranchos 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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