Mobility Assistance in Soledad, CA: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Soledad, CA: the local picture

12%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (18% in Monterey County)

81

residents 85 or older (0.3% of all residents)

19 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (King City)

19%

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

About 146 Soledad residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (12%; 18% in Monterey County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Soledad that list physical therapy include Telfair Home Health Care and Premier Home Health Providers Inc.; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Soledad compared with Monterey County and California

Census figure	Soledad	Monterey County	California
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	12%	18%	22%
Residents 85 or older	0.3%	1.9%	1.9%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	3.2%	7.9%	9.3%
Residents 65+ with a disability	19%	30%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	13%	22%	23%
Households with no vehicle	1.3%	4.7%	7.1%

Older residents in towns around Soledad

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Gonzales, CA	8.5 mi	535	12%
Greenfield, CA	8.7 mi	1,774	14%
King City, CA	18 mi	1,235	21%
Carmel Valley Village, CA	23 mi	1,575	12%
Salinas, CA	25 mi	17,100	22%
Ridgemark, CA	26 mi	827	15%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Silverline Staff Home Health	Fremont, CA	84 mi	5 of 5	—	(925) 476-5350
Telfair Home Health Care	Glendale, CA	233 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(818) 539-5244
Premier Home Health Providers Inc.	San Jose, CA	68 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(408) 286-1199
Sutter Care At Home	Salinas, CA	23 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(831) 455-8901
Central Coast Vna & Hospice, Inc	Monterey, CA	34 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(831) 372-6668
Prohealth Home Care, Inc	San Jose, CA	76 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(408) 451-9055

Emergency hospitals near Soledad

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Southern Monterey County Memorial Hospital	King City, CA	19 mi	not rated	(831) 385-6000
Salinas Valley Health Medical Center	Salinas, CA	25 mi	4 of 5	(831) 757-4333

Straight-line miles from the center of Soledad. 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 Soledad

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. 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 Soledad: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Soledad?

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. 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 Soledad, CA