Mobility Assistance in Ventura, CA: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Ventura, CA: the local picture

21%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (21% in Ventura County)

2,390

residents 85 or older (2.2% of all residents)

2.2 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Ventura)

33%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Ventura County)

About 4,203 Ventura residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (21%; 21% in Ventura County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

2,390 residents are 85 or older. Ask any caregiver who will help with transfers how they were trained.

Home health agencies serving Ventura that list physical therapy include Las Posas Home Health Services and Buena Vista Palliative Care & Home Health; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Ventura compared with Ventura County and California

Census figure	Ventura	Ventura County	California
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	21%	21%	22%
Residents 85 or older	2.2%	2.2%	1.9%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	8.0%	8.9%	9.3%
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	33%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	27%	22%	23%
Households with no vehicle	5.3%	4.1%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$78,179	$81,454	—

Older residents in towns around Ventura

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Oxnard, CA	5.4 mi	24,555	25%
El Rio, CA	5.8 mi	676	18%
Channel Islands Beach, CA	7.0 mi	539	2.0%
Port Hueneme, CA	7.8 mi	3,307	41%
Oak View, CA	9.7 mi	1,339	15%
Mira Monte, CA	11 mi	2,389	25%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Las Posas Home Health Services	Camarillo, CA	12 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(805) 484-7284
Buena Vista Palliative Care & Home Health	Thousand Oaks, CA	19 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(805) 676-1453
West Coast Nursing Ventura Inc	Thousand Oaks, CA	25 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(805) 496-0900
Intra Care Home Health Sfv Inc.	Calabasas, CA	35 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(818) 609-8884
Home Health Of Ventura Inc	Chatsworth, CA	38 mi	5 of 5	—	(626) 655-8702
Access Tlc Home Health Care	San Fernando, CA	47 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(818) 551-1900

Emergency hospitals near Ventura

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Ventura County Medical Center	Ventura, CA	2.2 mi	2 of 5	(805) 652-6075
Community Memorial Hospital - Ventura	Ventura, CA	2.2 mi	4 of 5	(805) 652-5011

Straight-line miles from the center of Ventura. 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 Ventura

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 22% of the $6,515 monthly median income of Ventura 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 Ventura: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Ventura?

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 22% of the $6,515 monthly median income of Ventura 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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