Mobility Assistance in Yerington, NV

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Yerington, NV: the local picture

30%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (18% in Lyon County)

90

residents 85 or older (2.9% of all residents)

3.4 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Yerington)

47%

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

About 294 Yerington residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (30%; 18% in Lyon County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Yerington that list physical therapy include Eden Home Health and Centerwell Home Health; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Yerington compared with Lyon County and Nevada

Census figure	Yerington	Lyon County	Nevada
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	30%	18%	22%
Residents 85 or older	2.9%	1.2%	1.5%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.0%	5.8%	7.2%
Residents 65+ with a disability	47%	35%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	40%	22%	25%
Households with no vehicle	5.3%	2.3%	7.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$45,465	$59,660	—

Older residents in towns around Yerington

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Silver Springs, NV	30 mi	1,441	17%
Dayton, NV	32 mi	3,477	16%
Johnson Lane, NV	34 mi	2,495	18%
Gardnerville, NV	34 mi	1,864	26%
Gardnerville Ranchos, NV	35 mi	3,333	14%
Minden, NV	35 mi	1,032	15%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Eden Home Health	Reno, NV	47 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(775) 828-1000
Centerwell Home Health	Reno, NV	52 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(775) 858-1900
Mission Home Health Of Carson City	Carson City, NV	37 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(916) 220-6972

Emergency hospitals near Yerington

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
South Lyon Medical Center	Yerington, NV	3.4 mi	not rated	(775) 781-3761
Carson Valley Health	Gardnerville, NV	28 mi	5 of 5	(775) 782-1500

Straight-line miles from the center of Yerington. 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 Yerington

At the Nevada median aide wage of $16.19 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,403 a month in wages, which is 37% of the $3,789 monthly median income of Yerington households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Nevada's minimum wage is $12.00 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 Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states.

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 Yerington: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Yerington?

At the Nevada median aide wage of $16.19 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,403 a month in wages, which is 37% of the $3,789 monthly median income of Yerington households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Nevada's minimum wage is $12.00 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.

More near Yerington

More senior care near Yerington

Mobility Assistance in nearby cities

Other care in Yerington

More for Yerington families

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 Yerington, NV