Mobility Assistance in St. Helena, CA

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in St. Helena, CA: the local picture

9.0%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (20% in Napa County)

195

residents 85 or older (3.7% of all residents)

0.3 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Saint Helena)

20%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Napa County)

About 156 St. Helena residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (9.0%; 20% in Napa County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving St. Helena that list physical therapy include National Home Health Services-West, Inc and Blc Homehealth Inc; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

St. Helena compared with Napa County and California

Census figure	St. Helena	Napa County	California
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	9.0%	20%	22%
Residents 85 or older	3.7%	2.7%	1.9%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	3.7%	6.5%	9.3%
Residents 65+ with a disability	20%	32%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	23%	25%	23%
Households with no vehicle	4.4%	4.8%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$111,897	$84,991	—

Older residents in towns around St. Helena

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Angwin, CA	4.6 mi	354	7.1%
Calistoga, CA	7.8 mi	1,287	25%
Yountville, CA	9.9 mi	1,701	26%
Fetters Hot Springs-Agua Caliente, CA	13 mi	441	20%
Santa Rosa, CA	14 mi	33,650	18%
Boyes Hot Springs, CA	14 mi	1,198	6.4%

Home health agencies serving St. Helena (therapy needs a doctor’s order)

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
National Home Health Services-West, Inc	Fremont, CA	73 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(415) 812-2955
Silverline Staff Home Health	Fremont, CA	73 mi	5 of 5	—	(925) 476-5350
Blc Homehealth Inc	San Leandro, CA	57 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(510) 612-8541
Accentcare Home Health Of California, Inc	San Ramon, CA	59 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(800) 734-1604
Best Home Health Providers, Inc	Hayward, CA	64 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(510) 783-1274
21ST Century Home Health Services Inc.	Burlingame, CA	66 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(415) 801-2651

Emergency hospitals near St. Helena

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Adventist Health St Helena	Saint Helena, CA	0.3 mi	4 of 5	(707) 963-3611
Providence Queen Of The Valley Medical Center	Napa, CA	12 mi	4 of 5	(707) 252-4411

Straight-line miles from the center of St. Helena. 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 St. Helena

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 16% of the $9,325 monthly median income of St. Helena 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 St. Helena: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in St. Helena?

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 16% of the $9,325 monthly median income of St. Helena 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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