Mobility Assistance in Yreka, CA: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Yreka, CA: the local picture

22%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (17% in Siskiyou County)

201

residents 85 or older (2.6% of all residents)

0.4 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Yreka)

36%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Siskiyou County)

About 411 Yreka residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (22%; 17% in Siskiyou County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Yreka compared with Siskiyou County and California

Census figure	Yreka	Siskiyou County	California
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	22%	17%	22%
Residents 85 or older	2.6%	2.7%	1.9%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	8.1%	5.0%	9.3%
Residents 65+ with a disability	36%	32%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	42%	27%	23%
Households with no vehicle	9.3%	6.1%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$34,821	$52,270	—

Older residents in towns around Yreka

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Lake Shastina, CA	19 mi	795	16%
Weed, CA	25 mi	392	16%
Mount Shasta, CA	32 mi	1,080	16%
Ashland, OR	33 mi	6,362	11%
Talent, OR	36 mi	1,448	23%
Phoenix, OR	39 mi	1,476	21%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Home Care For The 21ST Century Stockton	Stockton, CA	266 mi	not rated	—	(559) 802-0518

Emergency hospitals near Yreka

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Fairchild Medical Center	Yreka, CA	0.4 mi	2 of 5	(530) 842-4121
Asante Ashland Community Hospital	Ashland, OR	32 mi	not rated	(541) 482-2441

Straight-line miles from the center of Yreka. 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 Yreka

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 50% of the $2,902 monthly median income of Yreka 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 Yreka: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Yreka?

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 50% of the $2,902 monthly median income of Yreka 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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