Mobility Assistance in Paradise, CA

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Paradise, CA: the local picture

10%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (21% in Butte County)

232

residents 85 or older (3.1% of all residents)

13 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Chico)

22%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Butte County)

About 299 Paradise residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (10%; 21% in Butte County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

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

Paradise compared with Butte County and California

Census figure	Paradise	Butte County	California
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	10%	21%	22%
Residents 85 or older	3.1%	1.7%	1.9%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.1%	7.0%	9.3%
Residents 65+ with a disability	22%	33%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	26%	28%	23%
Households with no vehicle	6.0%	6.0%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$49,250	$58,573	—

Older residents in towns around Paradise

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Magalia, CA	4.5 mi	1,694	23%
Chico, CA	11 mi	14,532	21%
Durham, CA	13 mi	1,461	12%
Thermalito, CA	17 mi	1,121	22%
Kelly Ridge, CA	17 mi	1,256	21%
Oroville, CA	18 mi	2,918	30%

Home health agencies serving Paradise (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	41 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(530) 742-4800
Butte Home Health And Hospice	Chico, CA	14 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(530) 895-0462
1ST Choice Home Health Care & Hospice, Inc.	Hayward, CA	146 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(650) 393-5936
Adventist Health Home Care Services	Yuba City, CA	45 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(530) 673-7100
Enloe Medical Center Home Health Agency	Chico, CA	14 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(530) 332-3161
Colusa Medical Center Home Health	Colusa, CA	42 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(530) 619-0800

Emergency hospitals near Paradise

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Enloe Health	Chico, CA	13 mi	3 of 5	(530) 332-7300
Oroville Hospital	Oroville, CA	20 mi	1 of 5	(530) 533-8500

Straight-line miles from the center of Paradise. 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 Paradise

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 36% of the $4,104 monthly median income of Paradise 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 Paradise: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Paradise?

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 36% of the $4,104 monthly median income of Paradise 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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