Mobility Assistance in Ukiah, CA: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Ukiah, CA: the local picture

35%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (23% in Mendocino County)

414

residents 85 or older (2.5% of all residents)

0.7 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Ukiah)

50%

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

About 1,087 Ukiah residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (35%; 23% in Mendocino County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

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

Ukiah compared with Mendocino County and California

Census figure	Ukiah	Mendocino County	California
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	35%	23%	22%
Residents 85 or older	2.5%	2.1%	1.9%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	20%	10%	9.3%
Residents 65+ with a disability	50%	38%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	45%	33%	23%
Households with no vehicle	15%	7.3%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$50,660	$56,685	—

Older residents in towns around Ukiah

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
North Lakeport, CA	16 mi	921	20%
Lakeport, CA	17 mi	1,321	22%
Nice, CA	19 mi	573	34%
Willits, CA	19 mi	1,482	33%
Brooktrails, CA	23 mi	572	20%
Kelseyville, CA	23 mi	721	36%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Silverline Staff Home Health	Fremont, CA	130 mi	5 of 5	—	(925) 476-5350
Best Home Health Providers, Inc	Hayward, CA	121 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(510) 783-1274
Premier Home Health Providers Inc.	San Jose, CA	146 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	Lakeport, CA	16 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(707) 263-7400
Opo Health, LLC	San Mateo, CA	120 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(650) 288-0130
Adventist Health Home Care Services	Willits, CA	23 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(707) 459-1818

Emergency hospitals near Ukiah

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Adventist Health Ukiah Valley	Ukiah, CA	0.7 mi	4 of 5	(707) 462-3111
Sutter Lakeside Hospital	Lakeport, CA	16 mi	4 of 5	(707) 262-5000

Straight-line miles from the center of Ukiah. 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 Ukiah

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 35% of the $4,222 monthly median income of Ukiah 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 Ukiah: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Ukiah?

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 35% of the $4,222 monthly median income of Ukiah 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 Ukiah, CA