Mobility Assistance in Salton City, CA

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Salton City, CA: the local picture

28%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (33% in Imperial County)

90

residents 85 or older (1.5% of all residents)

33 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Indio)

35%

of residents 65+ report a disability (47% in Imperial County)

About 337 Salton City residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (28%; 33% in Imperial County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Salton City that list physical therapy include Elite Home Health Group and P.A.L. Loving Care Home Health, Inc.; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Salton City compared with Imperial County and California

Census figure	Salton City	Imperial County	California
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	28%	33%	22%
Residents 85 or older	1.5%	1.6%	1.9%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	13%	17%	9.3%
Residents 65+ with a disability	35%	47%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	29%	21%	23%
Households with no vehicle	1.1%	6.1%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$36,542	$36,563	—

Older residents in towns around Salton City

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
North Shore, CA	15 mi	366	10%
Oasis, CA	18 mi	232	41%
Mecca, CA	20 mi	894	43%
Borrego Springs, CA	23 mi	1,097	14%
Calipatria, CA	29 mi	665	27%
Coachella, CA	29 mi	4,177	31%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elite Home Health Group	Los Angeles, CA	142 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(626) 349-6002
P.A.L. Loving Care Home Health, Inc.	Los Angeles, CA	142 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(818) 244-7212
Golden Palms Home Health Care Inc.	Rancho Mirage, CA	42 mi	3 of 5	—	(760) 318-0000
N Your Home Health Care	El Centro, CA	42 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(760) 352-2102
Artmed Health Care, Inc	Pasadena, CA	138 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(747) 666-1188
Advance Specialty Care South, Inc.	Garden Grove, CA	118 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(714) 276-1115

Emergency hospitals near Salton City

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
John F Kennedy Memorial Hospital	Indio, CA	33 mi	2 of 5	(760) 347-6191
Pioneers Memorial Healthcare District	Brawley, CA	33 mi	3 of 5	(760) 351-3333

Straight-line miles from the center of Salton City. 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 Salton City

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 48% of the $3,045 monthly median income of Salton City 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 Salton City: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Salton City?

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 48% of the $3,045 monthly median income of Salton City 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 Salton City, CA