Mobility Assistance in Alameda, CA: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Alameda, CA: the local picture

18%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (20% in Alameda County)

2,231

residents 85 or older (2.9% of all residents)

2.0 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Alameda)

29%

of residents 65+ report a disability (31% in Alameda County)

About 2,394 Alameda residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (18%; 20% in Alameda County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

2,231 residents are 85 or older. Ask any caregiver who will help with transfers how they were trained.

Home health agencies serving Alameda that list physical therapy include Truemed, Inc and American Home Health Care, LLC; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Alameda compared with Alameda County and California

Census figure	Alameda	Alameda County	California
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	18%	20%	22%
Residents 85 or older	2.9%	1.9%	1.9%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.8%	8.8%	9.3%
Residents 65+ with a disability	29%	31%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	26%	23%	23%
Households with no vehicle	8.1%	10%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$83,244	$80,351	—

Older residents in towns around Alameda

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Oakland, CA	2.7 mi	64,520	21%
Piedmont, CA	5.8 mi	2,347	14%
San Leandro, CA	5.9 mi	16,601	22%
Emeryville, CA	7.1 mi	1,440	17%
Brisbane, CA	8.1 mi	798	27%
San Lorenzo, CA	8.2 mi	5,177	25%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
A1 Pro Home Health Inc.	San Leandro, CA	5.7 mi	5 of 5	—	(510) 738-0888
Care First Home Health, LLC	San Leandro, CA	7.9 mi	5 of 5	—	(510) 878-9288
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
American Home Health Care, LLC	Dublin, CA	19 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(510) 574-0390
Neogen Care	Pleasanton, CA	20 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(510) 440-1383
National Home Health Services-West, Inc	Fremont, CA	22 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(415) 812-2955

Emergency hospitals near Alameda

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Alameda Hospital	Alameda, CA	2.0 mi	4 of 5	(510) 522-3700
Highland Hospital	Oakland, CA	4.9 mi	1 of 5	(510) 437-4800

Straight-line miles from the center of Alameda. 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 Alameda

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 21% of the $6,937 monthly median income of Alameda 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 Alameda: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Alameda?

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 21% of the $6,937 monthly median income of Alameda 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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