Mobility Assistance in Willows, CA: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Willows, CA: the local picture

32%

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

104

residents 85 or older (1.7% of all residents)

3.5 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Willows)

46%

of residents 65+ report a disability (35% in Glenn County)

About 304 Willows residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (32%; 23% in Glenn County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Willows that list physical therapy include Freedom Home Health And Hospice Care Services, Inc and Butte Home Health And Hospice; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Willows compared with Glenn County and California

Census figure	Willows	Glenn County	California
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	32%	23%	22%
Residents 85 or older	1.7%	2.1%	1.9%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	11%	7.1%	9.3%
Residents 65+ with a disability	46%	35%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	29%	24%	23%
Households with no vehicle	3.4%	4.3%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$59,000	$56,425	—

Older residents in towns around Willows

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Orland, CA	16 mi	1,158	13%
Durham, CA	23 mi	1,461	12%
Colusa, CA	24 mi	1,131	30%
Williams, CA	25 mi	544	43%
Chico, CA	26 mi	14,532	21%
Corning, CA	29 mi	822	21%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Freedom Home Health And Hospice Care Services, Inc	Marysville, CA	44 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(530) 742-4800
Butte Home Health And Hospice	Chico, CA	27 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(530) 895-0462
Adventist Health Home Care Services	Yuba City, CA	42 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(530) 673-7100
Colusa Medical Center Home Health	Colusa, CA	21 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(530) 619-0800
Enloe Medical Center Home Health Agency	Chico, CA	27 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(530) 332-3161
Aspire Home Healthcare Of Northern California, Inc	Yuba City, CA	42 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(858) 755-9600

Emergency hospitals near Willows

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Glenn Medical Center	Willows, CA	3.5 mi	not rated	(530) 934-1818
Colusa Medical Center	Colusa, CA	21 mi	1 of 5	(530) 619-0800

Straight-line miles from the center of Willows. 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 Willows

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 30% of the $4,917 monthly median income of Willows 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 Willows: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Willows?

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 30% of the $4,917 monthly median income of Willows 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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