Mobility Assistance in Selma, CA: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Selma, CA: the local picture

24%

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

201

residents 85 or older (0.8% of all residents)

15 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Fresno)

36%

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

About 734 Selma residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (24%; 25% in Fresno County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

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

Selma compared with Fresno County and California

Census figure	Selma	Fresno County	California
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	24%	25%	22%
Residents 85 or older	0.8%	1.4%	1.9%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	9.1%	10%	9.3%
Residents 65+ with a disability	36%	39%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	25%	24%	23%
Households with no vehicle	5.0%	7.0%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$40,386	$55,987	—

Older residents in towns around Selma

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Kingsburg, CA	4.2 mi	2,601	29%
Parlier, CA	4.7 mi	1,280	26%
Fowler, CA	4.9 mi	783	26%
Reedley, CA	9.4 mi	2,629	28%
Sanger, CA	9.5 mi	2,834	25%
Easton, CA	11 mi	299	43%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Ardent Home Health Of Fresno	Fresno, CA	19 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(559) 408-5945
Silverline Staff Home Health	Fremont, CA	146 mi	5 of 5	—	(925) 476-5350
1ST Choice Home Healthcare Fresno Inc	Fresno, CA	19 mi	4.5 of 5	—	—
Janus Home Health, Inc.	Glendale, CA	185 mi	4.5 of 5	—	(818) 660-6804
Adventist Health Home Care Services	Hanford, CA	17 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(559) 585-3425
St Mary's Home Health Services, Inc	Fresno, CA	17 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(559) 221-9919

Emergency hospitals near Selma

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Community Regional Medical Center	Fresno, CA	15 mi	1 of 5	(559) 459-6000
Fresno Va Medical Center (Va Central California Healthcare System)	Fresno, CA	16 mi	5 of 5	(559) 228-5338

Straight-line miles from the center of Selma. 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 Selma

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 44% of the $3,366 monthly median income of Selma 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 Selma: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Selma?

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 44% of the $3,366 monthly median income of Selma 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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