Mobility Assistance in San Bernardino, CA

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in San Bernardino, CA: the local picture

31%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (24% in San Bernardino County)

2,656

residents 85 or older (1.2% of all residents)

1.9 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (San Bernardino)

44%

of residents 65+ report a disability (37% in San Bernardino County)

About 7,233 San Bernardino residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (31%; 24% in San Bernardino County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

2,656 residents are 85 or older. Ask any caregiver who will help with transfers how they were trained.

Home health agencies serving San Bernardino that list physical therapy include Advantage Health Systems and Destiny Home Health Agency, Inc; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

San Bernardino compared with San Bernardino County and California

Census figure	San Bernardino	San Bernardino County	California
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	31%	24%	22%
Residents 85 or older	1.2%	1.3%	1.9%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	13%	9.6%	9.3%
Residents 65+ with a disability	44%	37%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	22%	20%	23%
Households with no vehicle	6.8%	4.6%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$42,423	$61,795	—

Older residents in towns around San Bernardino

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Muscoy, CA	3.2 mi	1,035	31%
Rialto, CA	5.7 mi	11,280	27%
Colton, CA	6.2 mi	6,080	26%
Loma Linda, CA	7.3 mi	3,614	30%
Highland, CA	7.6 mi	6,744	26%
Grand Terrace, CA	7.7 mi	2,298	20%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Advantage Health Systems	Riverside, CA	11 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(951) 686-0003
Destiny Home Health Agency, Inc	Moreno Valley, CA	13 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(951) 242-1365
Inland Wellness Health Care Inc	Upland, CA	21 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(909) 579-0077
Excellence Home Health Care Agency Inc	Chino, CA	24 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(909) 591-1731
Dignity Home Health Care Services, Inc	Arcadia, CA	42 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(626) 461-5450
Good Life Home Health Care Services, Inc	Los Angeles, CA	52 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(323) 478-9471

Emergency hospitals near San Bernardino

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Community Hospital Of San Bernardino	San Bernardino, CA	1.9 mi	3 of 5	(909) 887-6333
St Bernardine Medical Center	San Bernardino, CA	1.9 mi	2 of 5	(909) 883-8711

Straight-line miles from the center of San Bernardino. 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 San Bernardino

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 41% of the $3,535 monthly median income of San Bernardino 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 San Bernardino: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in San Bernardino?

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 41% of the $3,535 monthly median income of San Bernardino 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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