Mobility Assistance in Reno, NV: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Reno, NV: the local picture

20%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (19% in Washoe County)

4,759

residents 85 or older (1.7% of all residents)

1.2 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Reno)

31%

of residents 65+ report a disability (31% in Washoe County)

About 9,210 Reno residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (20%; 19% in Washoe County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

4,759 residents are 85 or older. Ask any caregiver who will help with transfers how they were trained.

Home health agencies serving Reno that list physical therapy include Eden Home Health and Centerwell Home Health; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Reno compared with Washoe County and Nevada

Census figure	Reno	Washoe County	Nevada
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	20%	19%	22%
Residents 85 or older	1.7%	1.7%	1.5%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.9%	5.9%	7.2%
Residents 65+ with a disability	31%	31%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	34%	28%	25%
Households with no vehicle	8.4%	6.4%	7.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$60,538	$69,434	—

Older residents in towns around Reno

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Sun Valley, NV	5.7 mi	2,836	30%
Sparks, NV	7.4 mi	17,309	22%
Lemmon Valley, NV	9.6 mi	1,179	17%
Cold Springs, NV	12 mi	1,416	22%
Spanish Springs, NV	12 mi	3,500	20%
Washoe Valley, NV	18 mi	1,158	15%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Eden Home Health	Reno, NV	10 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(775) 828-1000
Centerwell Home Health	Reno, NV	5.3 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(775) 858-1900
Renown Health Home Care	Reno, NV	15 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(775) 982-5860
Advanced Home Health & Hospice Of Reno	Reno, NV	15 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(775) 470-7300
Saint Marys Home Care Services	Reno, NV	15 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(775) 501-6701
Battle Born Home Health LLC	Carson City, NV	26 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—

Emergency hospitals near Reno

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center	Reno, NV	1.2 mi	4 of 5	(775) 770-3000
Renown Regional Medical Center	Reno, NV	5.3 mi	3 of 5	(775) 982-4100

Straight-line miles from the center of Reno. 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 Reno

At the Nevada median aide wage of $16.19 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,403 a month in wages, which is 28% of the $5,045 monthly median income of Reno households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Nevada's minimum wage is $12.00 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 Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states.

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 Reno: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Reno?

At the Nevada median aide wage of $16.19 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,403 a month in wages, which is 28% of the $5,045 monthly median income of Reno households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Nevada's minimum wage is $12.00 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 Reno, NV