Mobility Assistance in Susanville, CA

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Susanville, CA: the local picture

27%

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

183

residents 85 or older (1.3% of all residents)

2.6 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Susanville)

41%

of residents 65+ report a disability (38% in Lassen County)

About 495 Susanville residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (27%; 24% in Lassen County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Susanville that list physical therapy include Quincy Home Medical Services; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Susanville compared with Lassen County and California

Census figure	Susanville	Lassen County	California
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	27%	24%	22%
Residents 85 or older	1.3%	1.5%	1.9%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	10%	8.7%	9.3%
Residents 65+ with a disability	41%	38%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	44%	34%	23%
Households with no vehicle	11%	6.3%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$43,269	$48,992	—

Older residents in towns around Susanville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
East Quincy, CA	39 mi	416	42%
Cold Springs, NV	62 mi	1,416	22%
Burney, CA	63 mi	915	29%
Lemmon Valley, NV	67 mi	1,179	17%
Magalia, CA	67 mi	1,694	23%
Paradise, CA	70 mi	3,026	10%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Quincy Home Medical Services	Quincy, CA	39 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(530) 394-7998

Emergency hospitals near Susanville

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Banner Lassen Medical Center	Susanville, CA	2.6 mi	3 of 5	(530) 252-2000
Seneca District Hospital	Chester, CA	33 mi	not rated	(530) 258-2151

Straight-line miles from the center of Susanville. 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 Susanville

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 $3,606 monthly median income of Susanville 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 Susanville: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Susanville?

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 $3,606 monthly median income of Susanville 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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