In-Home Support for Adults With Disabilities in Redwood 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 Redwood City for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Disability Care for Adults in Redwood City, CA: the local picture
About 3,289 Redwood City residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (6.2%; 6.0% in San Mateo County).
1,177 of them have difficulty doing errands such as shopping or visiting a doctor alone, the kind of help a support caregiver gives.
6.2% of Redwood City households have no vehicle (5.8% in San Mateo County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.
Redwood City compared with San Mateo County and California
| Census figure | Redwood City | San Mateo County | California |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 18 to 64 with a disability | 6.2% | 6.0% | 8.8% |
| Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone | 2.2% | 2.3% | 3.3% |
| Households with no vehicle | 6.2% | 5.8% | 7.1% |
| Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home | 46% | 46% | 44% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 28% | 28% | 33% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 9.1% | 9.0% | 12% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $97,315 | $103,766 | — |
Older residents in towns around Redwood City
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Disability (18 to 64) |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Fair Oaks, CA | 2.8 mi | 1,662 | 10% |
| San Carlos, CA | 3.2 mi | 4,894 | 5.8% |
| Foster City, CA | 4.0 mi | 5,759 | 3.9% |
| Atherton, CA | 4.1 mi | 1,793 | 4.0% |
| Menlo Park, CA | 4.4 mi | 5,421 | 6.4% |
| Belmont, CA | 4.4 mi | 3,813 | 6.1% |
Home health agencies serving Redwood City
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Carequest | Burlingame, CA | 9.2 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (415) 885-9100 |
| Grace Community Home Health Inc. | Mountain View, CA | 11 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (650) 784-0082 |
| National Home Health Services-West, Inc | Fremont, CA | 13 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (415) 812-2955 |
| Care In Touch Home Health Agency | Fremont, CA | 13 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (510) 651-8500 |
| Silverline Staff Home Health | Fremont, CA | 13 mi | 5 of 5 | — | (925) 476-5350 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Redwood 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 Redwood 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 18% of the $8,110 monthly median income of Redwood 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 Redwood City: common questions
How much does disability care for adults cost in Redwood 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 18% of the $8,110 monthly median income of Redwood 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
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- Disability Care for Adults in Menlo Park, CA
- Disability Care for Adults in Belmont, CA
- Disability Care for Adults in Emerald Lake Hills, CA
- Disability Care for Adults in East Palo Alto, CA
- Disability Care for Adults in West Menlo Park, CA
- Disability Care for Adults in San Mateo, CA
- Disability Care for Adults in Stanford, 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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