Mobility Assistance in Reedley, CA: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Reedley, CA: the local picture

28%

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

414

residents 85 or older (1.6% of all residents)

19 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Visalia)

36%

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

About 698 Reedley residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (28%; 25% in Fresno County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Reedley that list physical therapy include Ardent Home Health Of Fresno and Telfair Home Health Care; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Reedley compared with Fresno County and California

Census figure	Reedley	Fresno County	California
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	28%	25%	22%
Residents 85 or older	1.6%	1.4%	1.9%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	12%	10%	9.3%
Residents 65+ with a disability	36%	39%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	26%	24%	23%
Households with no vehicle	7.7%	7.0%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$44,233	$55,987	—

Older residents in towns around Reedley

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Dinuba, CA	4.6 mi	2,252	32%
Parlier, CA	5.4 mi	1,280	26%
Orange Cove, CA	7.3 mi	727	35%
Kingsburg, CA	8.3 mi	2,601	29%
Sanger, CA	9.3 mi	2,834	25%
Selma, CA	9.4 mi	3,178	24%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Ardent Home Health Of Fresno	Fresno, CA	23 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(559) 408-5945
Telfair Home Health Care	Glendale, CA	180 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(818) 539-5244
1ST Choice Home Healthcare Fresno Inc	Fresno, CA	23 mi	4.5 of 5	—	—
Arming Home Health, Inc	San Fernando, CA	170 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(818) 361-4000
Angeleno Home Health Care, Inc	Sherman Oaks, CA	179 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(818) 676-9766
Themis Home Health, Inc.	Glendale, CA	183 mi	4.5 of 5	—	(747) 444-1893

Emergency hospitals near Reedley

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Kaweah Health Medical Center	Visalia, CA	19 mi	3 of 5	(559) 624-2000
Clovis Community Medical Center	Clovis, CA	20 mi	2 of 5	(559) 324-4000

Straight-line miles from the center of Reedley. 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 Reedley

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 40% of the $3,686 monthly median income of Reedley 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 Reedley: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Reedley?

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 40% of the $3,686 monthly median income of Reedley 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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