Mobility Assistance in Petaluma, CA

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Petaluma, CA: the local picture

21%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (16% in Sonoma County)

1,612

residents 85 or older (2.7% of all residents)

9.1 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Sonoma)

30%

of residents 65+ report a disability (28% in Sonoma County)

About 2,660 Petaluma residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (21%; 16% in Sonoma County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

1,612 residents are 85 or older. Ask any caregiver who will help with transfers how they were trained.

Home health agencies serving Petaluma that list physical therapy include Truemed, Inc and Care In Touch Home Health Agency; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Petaluma compared with Sonoma County and California

Census figure	Petaluma	Sonoma County	California
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	21%	16%	22%
Residents 85 or older	2.7%	2.5%	1.9%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.5%	6.1%	9.3%
Residents 65+ with a disability	30%	28%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	28%	28%	23%
Households with no vehicle	5.2%	4.8%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$82,893	$78,329	—

Older residents in towns around Petaluma

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Cotati, CA	7.4 mi	1,199	16%
Rohnert Park, CA	8.3 mi	6,518	20%
El Verano, CA	8.4 mi	686	6.4%
Boyes Hot Springs, CA	9.0 mi	1,198	6.4%
Fetters Hot Springs-Agua Caliente, CA	9.7 mi	441	20%
Sonoma, CA	9.7 mi	3,659	14%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Truemed, Inc	South San Francisco, CA	42 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(650) 588-8331
Care In Touch Home Health Agency	Fremont, CA	61 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(510) 651-8500
Silverline Staff Home Health	Fremont, CA	61 mi	5 of 5	—	(925) 476-5350
Caringhand Home Health Solutions, Inc	Sacramento, CA	62 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(916) 476-3205
Advanced Home Health Northbay, Inc	Santa Rosa, CA	18 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(925) 705-4950
Allegro Home Health, Inc	Larkspur, CA	22 mi	4.5 of 5	—	(415) 508-4289

Emergency hospitals near Petaluma

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Sonoma Valley Hospital	Sonoma, CA	9.1 mi	2 of 5	(707) 935-5000
Novato Community Hospital	Novato, CA	9.2 mi	5 of 5	(415) 209-1300

Straight-line miles from the center of Petaluma. 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 Petaluma

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 21% of the $6,908 monthly median income of Petaluma 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 Petaluma: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Petaluma?

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 21% of the $6,908 monthly median income of Petaluma 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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