Mobility Assistance in Napa, CA: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Napa, CA: the local picture

19%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (20% in Napa County)

1,795

residents 85 or older (2.3% of all residents)

9.2 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Sonoma)

32%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Napa County)

About 2,743 Napa residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (19%; 20% in Napa County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

1,795 residents are 85 or older. Ask any caregiver who will help with transfers how they were trained.

Home health agencies serving Napa that list physical therapy include Caringhand Home Health Solutions, Inc and National Home Health Services-West, Inc; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Napa compared with Napa County and California

Census figure	Napa	Napa County	California
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	19%	20%	22%
Residents 85 or older	2.3%	2.7%	1.9%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.9%	6.5%	9.3%
Residents 65+ with a disability	32%	32%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	28%	25%	23%
Households with no vehicle	5.4%	4.8%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$77,525	$84,991	—

Older residents in towns around Napa

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Yountville, CA	7.5 mi	1,701	26%
American Canyon, CA	8.5 mi	2,963	33%
Sonoma, CA	8.6 mi	3,659	14%
Boyes Hot Springs, CA	10 mi	1,198	6.4%
Fetters Hot Springs-Agua Caliente, CA	10 mi	441	20%
El Verano, CA	10 mi	686	6.4%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Caringhand Home Health Solutions, Inc	Sacramento, CA	44 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(916) 476-3205
National Home Health Services-West, Inc	Fremont, CA	56 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(415) 812-2955
Silverline Staff Home Health	Fremont, CA	56 mi	5 of 5	—	(925) 476-5350
Mare Island Home Health Inc	Fairfield, CA	10 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(707) 557-6800
East Bay Home Health Services	Fairfield, CA	15 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(707) 428-1473
Luxor Care Home Health Services	Vallejo, CA	15 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(707) 561-8008

Emergency hospitals near Napa

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Sonoma Valley Hospital	Sonoma, CA	9.2 mi	2 of 5	(707) 935-5000
Sutter Solano Medical Center	Vallejo, CA	9.7 mi	3 of 5	(707) 554-5280

Straight-line miles from the center of Napa. 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 Napa

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 23% of the $6,460 monthly median income of Napa 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 Napa: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Napa?

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 23% of the $6,460 monthly median income of Napa 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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