Mobility Assistance in Martinez, CA

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Martinez, CA: the local picture

21%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (19% in Contra Costa County)

636

residents 85 or older (1.7% of all residents)

1.4 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Martinez)

33%

of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in Contra Costa County)

About 1,431 Martinez residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (21%; 19% in Contra Costa County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Martinez that list physical therapy include American Home Health Care, LLC and Neogen Care; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Martinez compared with Contra Costa County and California

Census figure	Martinez	Contra Costa County	California
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	21%	19%	22%
Residents 85 or older	1.7%	2.0%	1.9%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	7.8%	8.1%	9.3%
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	30%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	24%	23%	23%
Households with no vehicle	3.9%	5.2%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$90,635	$90,014	—

Older residents in towns around Martinez

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Vine Hill, CA	1.6 mi	528	47%
Pacheco, CA	2.5 mi	853	24%
Pleasant Hill, CA	3.7 mi	6,027	18%
Reliez Valley, CA	4.1 mi	967	26%
Benicia, CA	5.6 mi	6,344	14%
Contra Costa Centre, CA	6.0 mi	544	5.9%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
A1 Pro Home Health Inc.	San Leandro, CA	19 mi	5 of 5	—	(510) 738-0888
American Home Health Care, LLC	Dublin, CA	22 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(510) 574-0390
Neogen Care	Pleasanton, CA	25 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(510) 440-1383
American Hospice And Home Health Care Services Inc	Pleasanton, CA	26 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(925) 240-6300
Truemed, Inc	South San Francisco, CA	29 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(650) 588-8331
Care In Touch Home Health Agency	Fremont, CA	33 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(510) 651-8500

Emergency hospitals near Martinez

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Contra Costa Regional Medical Center	Martinez, CA	1.4 mi	4 of 5	(925) 370-5000
John Muir Medical Center - Concord Campus	Concord, CA	4.4 mi	4 of 5	(925) 682-8200

Straight-line miles from the center of Martinez. 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 Martinez

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 19% of the $7,553 monthly median income of Martinez 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 Martinez: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Martinez?

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 19% of the $7,553 monthly median income of Martinez 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 Martinez, CA