Mobility Assistance in Alum Rock, CA

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Alum Rock, CA: the local picture

21%

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

103

residents 85 or older (1.0% of all residents)

7.2 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (San Jose)

31%

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

About 379 Alum Rock residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (21%; 20% in Santa Clara County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Alum Rock that list physical therapy include Helenium Home Health, Inc. and St. Patrick Home Health Providers, Inc; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Alum Rock compared with Santa Clara County and California

Census figure	Alum Rock	Santa Clara County	California
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	21%	20%	22%
Residents 85 or older	1.0%	2.0%	1.9%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	13%	9.0%	9.3%
Residents 65+ with a disability	31%	31%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	11%	19%	23%
Households with no vehicle	2.3%	6.0%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$85,000	$92,440	—

Older residents in towns around Alum Rock

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
East Foothills, CA	1.1 mi	1,233	16%
San Jose, CA	5.1 mi	143,836	23%
Milpitas, CA	5.7 mi	10,897	20%
Santa Clara, CA	7.9 mi	14,863	21%
Campbell, CA	9.4 mi	7,117	20%
Cambrian Park, CA	9.7 mi	630	22%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Helenium Home Health, Inc.	San Jose, CA	3.3 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(408) 326-2971
St. Patrick Home Health Providers, Inc	San Jose, CA	3.8 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(886) 282-2057
St Joseph Home Health	Milpitas, CA	6.0 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(408) 244-5488
Care In Touch Home Health Agency	Fremont, CA	14 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(510) 651-8500
National Home Health Services-West, Inc	Fremont, CA	14 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(415) 812-2955
Silverline Staff Home Health	Fremont, CA	14 mi	5 of 5	—	(925) 476-5350

Emergency hospitals near Alum Rock

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Santa Clara Valley Medical Center	San Jose, CA	7.2 mi	2 of 5	(408) 885-5000
Kaiser Foundation Hospital-Santa Clara	Santa Clara, CA	8.9 mi	2 of 5	(408) 236-6400

Straight-line miles from the center of Alum Rock. 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 Alum Rock

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 $7,083 monthly median income of Alum Rock 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 Alum Rock: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Alum Rock?

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 $7,083 monthly median income of Alum Rock 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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