In-Home Support for Adults With Disabilities in Foster City, CA
Support at home for adults under 65 with a physical, intellectual or developmental disability, so they can live as independently as they choose. Post what you need in Foster City for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Disability Care for Adults in Foster City, CA: the local picture
About 773 Foster City residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (3.9%; 6.0% in San Mateo County).
261 of them have difficulty doing errands such as shopping or visiting a doctor alone, the kind of help a support caregiver gives.
5.7% of Foster City households have no vehicle (5.8% in San Mateo County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.
Foster City compared with San Mateo County and California
| Census figure | Foster City | San Mateo County | California |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 18 to 64 with a disability | 3.9% | 6.0% | 8.8% |
| Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone | 1.3% | 2.3% | 3.3% |
| Households with no vehicle | 5.7% | 5.8% | 7.1% |
| Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home | 55% | 46% | 44% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 33% | 28% | 33% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 7.9% | 9.0% | 12% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $106,367 | $103,766 | — |
Older residents in towns around Foster City
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Disability (18 to 64) |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Mateo, CA | 3.3 mi | 17,563 | 5.3% |
| Redwood City, CA | 4.0 mi | 11,387 | 6.2% |
| Belmont, CA | 4.2 mi | 3,813 | 6.1% |
| San Carlos, CA | 4.6 mi | 4,894 | 5.8% |
| Hillsborough, CA | 5.9 mi | 2,262 | 1.8% |
| Burlingame, CA | 6.4 mi | 4,983 | 5.2% |
Home health agencies serving Foster City
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Carequest | Burlingame, CA | 6.4 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (415) 885-9100 |
| Cvh Care | South San Francisco, CA | 11 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (510) 690-1930 |
| Truemed, Inc | South San Francisco, CA | 11 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (650) 588-8331 |
| A1 Pro Home Health Inc. | San Leandro, CA | 12 mi | 5 of 5 | — | (510) 738-0888 |
| Grace Community Home Health Inc. | Mountain View, CA | 15 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (650) 784-0082 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Foster City. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
What a disability support caregiver can help with
- Personal care, on the person’s terms
- Cooking, shopping and housekeeping
- Getting to work, school, appointments and activities
- Keeping routines the person sets
What disability care for adults costs in Foster City
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 17% of the $8,864 monthly median income of Foster City 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.
What to know before hiring a disability support caregiver
Many state Medicaid programs let adults with disabilities direct their own care: they, or a representative, hire and supervise the caregiver.
Questions worth asking: Have you supported adults with a disability like mine (or my family member’s)? How do you support someone to do things themselves? Can you drive to work, school or day programs? More in our disability care for adults guide.
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Disability Care for Adults in Foster City: common questions
How much does disability care for adults cost in Foster City?
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 17% of the $8,864 monthly median income of Foster City 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).
Can an adult with a disability hire their own caregiver?
Yes. Many state Medicaid programs offer self-direction, where the person or a representative hires and supervises the caregiver. Our guide How to get paid to care for a family member in California: IHSS, VA, Paid Family Leave covers California.
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Disability Care for Adults in nearby cities
- Disability Care for Adults in San Mateo, CA
- Disability Care for Adults in Redwood City, CA
- Disability Care for Adults in Belmont, CA
- Disability Care for Adults in San Carlos, CA
- Disability Care for Adults in Hillsborough, CA
- Disability Care for Adults in Burlingame, CA
- Disability Care for Adults in North Fair Oaks, CA
- Disability Care for Adults in Emerald Lake Hills, CA
- Disability Care for Adults in Atherton, CA
- Disability Care for Adults in Menlo Park, CA
- Disability Care for Adults in Millbrae, CA
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- Disability Care for Adults in South San Francisco, CA
- Disability Care for Adults in East Palo Alto, CA
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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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