Mobility Assistance in Plumas Lake, CA

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Plumas Lake, CA: the local picture

14%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (25% in Sutter County)

10

residents 85 or older (0.1% of all residents)

13 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Marysville)

17%

of residents 65+ report a disability (38% in Sutter County)

About 98 Plumas Lake residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (14%; 25% in Sutter County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

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

Plumas Lake compared with Sutter County and California

Census figure	Plumas Lake	Sutter County	California
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	14%	25%	22%
Residents 85 or older	0.1%	1.9%	1.9%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.0%	10%	9.3%
Residents 65+ with a disability	17%	38%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	17%	21%	23%
Households with no vehicle	1.4%	5.5%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$63,429	$60,799	—

Older residents in towns around Plumas Lake

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Olivehurst, CA	6.9 mi	2,171	25%
Wheatland, CA	9.7 mi	613	21%
Linda, CA	10 mi	2,101	42%
Yuba City, CA	11 mi	11,432	25%
Marysville, CA	12 mi	1,635	40%
Sutter, CA	16 mi	543	29%

Home health agencies serving Plumas Lake (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	13 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(530) 742-4800
Advanced Home Health, Inc	Roseville, CA	24 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(916) 978-0744
21ST Century Home Health Services Inc.	Burlingame, CA	107 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(415) 801-2651
Sanctuary Home Health	Sacramento, CA	25 mi	4 of 5	—	(916) 903-7107
Adventist Health Home Care Services	Yuba City, CA	9.3 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(530) 673-7100
Sutter Care At Home	Yuba City, CA	9.3 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(530) 749-3450

Emergency hospitals near Plumas Lake

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Adventist Health And Rideout	Marysville, CA	13 mi	2 of 5	(530) 749-4300
Sutter Roseville Medical Center	Roseville, CA	24 mi	5 of 5	(916) 781-1000

Straight-line miles from the center of Plumas Lake. 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 Plumas Lake

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 28% of the $5,286 monthly median income of Plumas Lake 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 Plumas Lake: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Plumas Lake?

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 28% of the $5,286 monthly median income of Plumas Lake 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.

Mobility Assistance at Home in Plumas Lake, CA