Mobility Assistance in Nevada City, CA

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Nevada City, CA: the local picture

4.6%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (15% in Nevada County)

74

residents 85 or older (2.3% of all residents)

3.8 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Grass Valley)

15%

of residents 65+ report a disability (27% in Nevada County)

About 59 Nevada City residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (4.6%; 15% in Nevada County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Nevada City that list physical therapy include Freedom Home Health And Hospice Care Services, Inc and Caringhand Home Health Solutions, Inc; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Nevada City compared with Nevada County and California

Census figure	Nevada City	Nevada County	California
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	4.6%	15%	22%
Residents 85 or older	2.3%	2.6%	1.9%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	0.2%	4.6%	9.3%
Residents 65+ with a disability	15%	27%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	19%	25%	23%
Households with no vehicle	2.6%	4.2%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$71,500	$70,332	—

Older residents in towns around Nevada City

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Grass Valley, CA	2.9 mi	4,483	24%
Lake Wildwood, CA	9.0 mi	2,022	15%
Alta Sierra, CA	9.3 mi	2,159	15%
Lake of the Pines, CA	15 mi	1,582	7.2%
Meadow Vista, CA	18 mi	1,163	12%
North Auburn, CA	23 mi	3,672	20%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Freedom Home Health And Hospice Care Services, Inc	Marysville, CA	26 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(530) 742-4800
Caringhand Home Health Solutions, Inc	Sacramento, CA	59 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(916) 476-3205
Advanced Home Health, Inc	Roseville, CA	38 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(916) 978-0744
Butte Home Health And Hospice	Chico, CA	58 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(530) 895-0462
Best Home Health Providers, Inc	Hayward, CA	126 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(510) 783-1274
Premier Home Health Providers Inc.	San Jose, CA	144 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(408) 286-1199

Emergency hospitals near Nevada City

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital	Grass Valley, CA	3.8 mi	3 of 5	(530) 274-6000
Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital	Auburn, CA	24 mi	5 of 5	(530) 888-4500

Straight-line miles from the center of Nevada City. 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 Nevada City

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 25% of the $5,958 monthly median income of Nevada City 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 Nevada City: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Nevada City?

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 25% of the $5,958 monthly median income of Nevada City 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 Nevada City, CA