Mobility Assistance in Atherton, CA

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Atherton, CA: the local picture

15%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (18% in San Mateo County)

245

residents 85 or older (3.5% of all residents)

1.7 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Redwood City)

25%

of residents 65+ report a disability (28% in San Mateo County)

About 269 Atherton residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (15%; 18% in San Mateo County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Atherton that list physical therapy include Grace Community Home Health Inc. and Care In Touch Home Health Agency; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Atherton compared with San Mateo County and California

Census figure	Atherton	San Mateo County	California
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	15%	18%	22%
Residents 85 or older	3.5%	2.5%	1.9%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	11%	8.3%	9.3%
Residents 65+ with a disability	25%	28%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	15%	21%	23%
Households with no vehicle	1.7%	5.8%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$250,001	$103,766	—

Older residents in towns around Atherton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
North Fair Oaks, CA	1.3 mi	1,662	22%
West Menlo Park, CA	1.6 mi	476	16%
Stanford, CA	2.8 mi	692	10%
Menlo Park, CA	3.3 mi	5,421	19%
Emerald Lake Hills, CA	3.6 mi	769	10%
East Palo Alto, CA	3.8 mi	3,008	28%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Grace Community Home Health Inc.	Mountain View, CA	7.7 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(650) 784-0082
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
Pathways Home Health And Hospice	Sunnyvale, CA	11 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(408) 730-5900
Amedisys Home Health Care	Burlingame, CA	12 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work	(650) 344-4020
21ST Century Home Health Services Inc.	Burlingame, CA	12 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(415) 801-2651
Best Home Health Providers, Inc	Hayward, CA	13 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(510) 783-1274

Emergency hospitals near Atherton

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Redwood City	Redwood City, CA	1.7 mi	4 of 5	(650) 299-2000
Palo Alto Va Medical Center	Palo Alto, CA	1.9 mi	5 of 5	(650) 858-3939

Straight-line miles from the center of Atherton. 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 Atherton

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 7% of the $20,833 monthly median income of Atherton 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 Atherton: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Atherton?

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 7% of the $20,833 monthly median income of Atherton 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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