Mobility Assistance in Placerville, CA

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Placerville, CA: the local picture

24%

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

435

residents 85 or older (4.0% of all residents)

0.9 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Placerville)

38%

of residents 65+ report a disability (29% in El Dorado County)

About 578 Placerville residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (24%; 16% in El Dorado County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Placerville that list physical therapy include Healing Touch Home Health Care Inc and Truemed Sacramento; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Placerville compared with El Dorado County and California

Census figure	Placerville	El Dorado County	California
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	24%	16%	22%
Residents 85 or older	4.0%	2.5%	1.9%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	8.1%	5.3%	9.3%
Residents 65+ with a disability	38%	29%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	40%	22%	23%
Households with no vehicle	4.9%	3.6%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$59,363	$78,067	—

Older residents in towns around Placerville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Diamond Springs, CA	3.5 mi	3,108	24%
Shingle Springs, CA	8.7 mi	1,057	13%
Cameron Park, CA	11 mi	4,273	14%
Pollock Pines, CA	11 mi	1,394	22%
El Dorado Hills, CA	14 mi	10,635	15%
Auburn Lake Trails, CA	15 mi	862	14%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Healing Touch Home Health Care Inc	Rancho Cordova, CA	24 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(916) 476-5840
Truemed Sacramento	Fair Oaks, CA	26 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(916) 379-7790
Caringhand Home Health Solutions, Inc	Sacramento, CA	43 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(916) 476-3205
Freedom Home Health And Hospice Care Services, Inc	Marysville, CA	49 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(530) 742-4800
Atta Home Healthcare	Modesto, CA	74 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(510) 598-6355
Silverline Staff Home Health	Fremont, CA	105 mi	5 of 5	—	(925) 476-5350

Emergency hospitals near Placerville

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Marshall Medical Center	Placerville, CA	0.9 mi	4 of 5	(530) 622-1441
Mercy Hospital Of Folsom	Folsom, CA	20 mi	4 of 5	(916) 983-7400

Straight-line miles from the center of Placerville. 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 Placerville

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 30% of the $4,947 monthly median income of Placerville 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 Placerville: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Placerville?

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 30% of the $4,947 monthly median income of Placerville 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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