Mobility Assistance in Half Moon Bay, CA

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Half Moon Bay, CA: the local picture

18%

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

273

residents 85 or older (2.4% of all residents)

8.0 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Burlingame)

29%

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

About 481 Half Moon Bay residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (18%; 18% in San Mateo County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Half Moon Bay that list physical therapy include Care In Touch Home Health Agency and Atta Home Healthcare; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Half Moon Bay compared with San Mateo County and California

Census figure	Half Moon Bay	San Mateo County	California
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	18%	18%	22%
Residents 85 or older	2.4%	2.5%	1.9%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.5%	8.3%	9.3%
Residents 65+ with a disability	29%	28%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	26%	21%	23%
Households with no vehicle	3.8%	5.8%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$87,083	$103,766	—

Older residents in towns around Half Moon Bay

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
El Granada, CA	3.5 mi	1,140	3.1%
Moss Beach, CA	4.5 mi	747	9.3%
Montara, CA	6.3 mi	926	5.9%
Hillsborough, CA	7.7 mi	2,262	7.6%
Belmont, CA	8.6 mi	3,813	16%
Millbrae, CA	9.3 mi	4,599	17%

Home health agencies serving Half Moon Bay (therapy needs a doctor’s order)

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Care In Touch Home Health Agency	Fremont, CA	26 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(510) 651-8500
Atta Home Healthcare	Modesto, CA	83 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(510) 598-6355
Amedisys Home Health Care	Burlingame, CA	8.0 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work	(650) 344-4020
21ST Century Home Health Services Inc.	Burlingame, CA	8.0 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(415) 801-2651
Alphacare Home Health	San Bruno, CA	11 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(650) 826-3375
Home Health Bay Area Inc.	Daly City, CA	15 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(650) 590-8300

Emergency hospitals near Half Moon Bay

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Peninsula Medical Center	Burlingame, CA	8.0 mi	5 of 5	(650) 696-5400
Sequoia Hospital	Redwood City, CA	8.5 mi	5 of 5	(650) 369-5811

Straight-line miles from the center of Half Moon Bay. 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 Half Moon Bay

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 20% of the $7,257 monthly median income of Half Moon Bay 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 Half Moon Bay: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Half Moon Bay?

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 20% of the $7,257 monthly median income of Half Moon Bay 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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