Mobility Assistance in Santa Maria, CA

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Santa Maria, CA: the local picture

31%

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

1,769

residents 85 or older (1.6% of all residents)

1.6 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Santa Maria)

44%

of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in Santa Barbara County)

About 3,673 Santa Maria residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (31%; 19% in Santa Barbara County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

1,769 residents are 85 or older. Ask any caregiver who will help with transfers how they were trained.

Home health agencies serving Santa Maria that list physical therapy include Intra Care Home Health Sfv Inc. and V & V Home Health Inc; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Santa Maria compared with Santa Barbara County and California

Census figure	Santa Maria	Santa Barbara County	California
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	31%	19%	22%
Residents 85 or older	1.6%	2.3%	1.9%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	14%	7.2%	9.3%
Residents 65+ with a disability	44%	30%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	23%	26%	23%
Households with no vehicle	6.3%	5.9%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$62,269	$81,399	—

Older residents in towns around Santa Maria

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Orcutt, CA	4.6 mi	6,343	19%
Nipomo, CA	7.4 mi	2,746	21%
Guadalupe, CA	7.7 mi	724	23%
Vandenberg AFB, CA	15 mi	8	0.0%
Oceano, CA	15 mi	1,956	17%
Vandenberg Village, CA	15 mi	1,445	32%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Intra Care Home Health Sfv Inc.	Calabasas, CA	115 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(818) 609-8884
V & V Home Health Inc	Glendale, CA	136 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(818) 918-1592
Dignity Health Home Health	Santa Maria, CA	1.6 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(805) 739-3830
Superior Home Health	Lompoc, CA	19 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(805) 430-8767
Janus Home Health, Inc.	Glendale, CA	136 mi	4.5 of 5	—	(818) 660-6804
Themis Home Health, Inc.	Glendale, CA	136 mi	4.5 of 5	—	(747) 444-1893

Emergency hospitals near Santa Maria

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Marian Regional Medical Center	Santa Maria, CA	1.6 mi	3 of 5	(805) 739-3100
Lompoc Valley Medical Center	Lompoc, CA	19 mi	1 of 5	(805) 737-3300

Straight-line miles from the center of Santa Maria. 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 Santa Maria

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 $5,189 monthly median income of Santa Maria 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 Santa Maria: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Santa Maria?

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 $5,189 monthly median income of Santa Maria 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 Santa Maria, CA