Mobility Assistance in Palo Cedro, CA

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Palo Cedro, CA: the local picture

13%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (23% in Shasta County)

103

residents 85 or older (2.8% of all residents)

8.9 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Redding)

35%

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

About 104 Palo Cedro residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (13%; 23% in Shasta County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Palo Cedro that list physical therapy include Accentcare Home Health Of California, Inc and Mercy Home Care; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Palo Cedro compared with Shasta County and California

Census figure	Palo Cedro	Shasta County	California
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	13%	23%	22%
Residents 85 or older	2.8%	2.4%	1.9%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	2.3%	8.4%	9.3%
Residents 65+ with a disability	35%	39%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	35%	28%	23%
Households with no vehicle	0.0%	6.3%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$60,750	$55,167	—

Older residents in towns around Palo Cedro

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Bella Vista, CA	5.9 mi	962	25%
Redding, CA	6.5 mi	18,907	23%
Anderson, CA	8.5 mi	1,936	39%
Shasta Lake, CA	11 mi	2,121	25%
Happy Valley, CA	12 mi	1,431	22%
Cottonwood, CA	13 mi	920	31%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Accentcare Home Health Of California, Inc	Redding, CA	4.9 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work	(530) 824-1799
Mercy Home Care	Redding, CA	8.9 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(530) 245-4040
Medical Home Care Professionals	Redding, CA	4.9 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(530) 226-5577
Mission Home Health Of Redding	Redding, CA	8.9 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(530) 605-3731
Aspire Home Healthcare Of Northern California, Inc	Yuba City, CA	106 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(858) 755-9600
Interim Healthcare	Redding, CA	4.9 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(530) 221-1212

Emergency hospitals near Palo Cedro

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Mercy Medical Center Redding	Redding, CA	8.9 mi	2 of 5	(530) 225-6102
Shasta Regional Medical Center	Redding, CA	8.9 mi	2 of 5	(530) 244-5454

Straight-line miles from the center of Palo Cedro. 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 Palo Cedro

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 29% of the $5,063 monthly median income of Palo Cedro 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 Palo Cedro: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Palo Cedro?

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 29% of the $5,063 monthly median income of Palo Cedro 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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