Mobility Assistance in Parksdale, CA

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Parksdale, CA: the local picture

25%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (24% in Madera County)

25

residents 85 or older (0.9% of all residents)

3.4 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Madera)

51%

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

About 69 Parksdale residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (25%; 24% in Madera County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Parksdale that list physical therapy include Ardent Home Health Of Fresno and Premier Home Health Providers Inc.; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Parksdale compared with Madera County and California

Census figure	Parksdale	Madera County	California
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	25%	24%	22%
Residents 85 or older	0.9%	1.5%	1.9%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	13%	8.9%	9.3%
Residents 65+ with a disability	51%	39%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	10%	21%	23%
Households with no vehicle	3.4%	5.0%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$81,111	$64,480	—

Older residents in towns around Parksdale

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Madera, CA	3.8 mi	6,515	35%
Madera Acres, CA	5.6 mi	1,484	25%
Bonadelle Ranchos, CA	7.3 mi	828	8.5%
Madera Ranchos, CA	8.0 mi	777	23%
Kerman, CA	15 mi	1,610	36%
Old Fig Garden, CA	16 mi	1,143	21%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Ardent Home Health Of Fresno	Fresno, CA	17 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(559) 408-5945
Silverline Staff Home Health	Fremont, CA	115 mi	5 of 5	—	(925) 476-5350
1ST Choice Home Healthcare Fresno Inc	Fresno, CA	17 mi	4.5 of 5	—	—
Premier Home Health Providers Inc.	San Jose, CA	106 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(408) 286-1199
Blossom Home Health	Fresno, CA	13 mi	4 of 5	—	(559) 430-5895
Saint Agnes Home Health And Hospice	Fresno, CA	17 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(559) 450-5112

Emergency hospitals near Parksdale

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Madera Community Hospital	Madera, CA	3.4 mi	not rated	(559) 706-8226
Valley Children's Hospital	Madera, CA	7.8 mi	not rated	(559) 353-5116

Straight-line miles from the center of Parksdale. 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 Parksdale

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 22% of the $6,759 monthly median income of Parksdale 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 Parksdale: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Parksdale?

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 22% of the $6,759 monthly median income of Parksdale 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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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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