Mobility Assistance in Los Altos, CA

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Los Altos, CA: the local picture

13%

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

839

residents 85 or older (2.7% of all residents)

1.3 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Mountain View)

22%

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

About 823 Los Altos residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (13%; 20% in Santa Clara County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Los Altos 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.

Los Altos compared with Santa Clara County and California

Census figure	Los Altos	Santa Clara County	California
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	13%	20%	22%
Residents 85 or older	2.7%	2.0%	1.9%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.2%	9.0%	9.3%
Residents 65+ with a disability	22%	31%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	18%	19%	23%
Households with no vehicle	3.1%	6.0%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$144,952	$92,440	—

Older residents in towns around Los Altos

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Loyola, CA	1.3 mi	806	9.9%
Los Altos Hills, CA	2.3 mi	2,590	15%
Mountain View, CA	2.4 mi	10,012	19%
Palo Alto, CA	3.2 mi	13,369	17%
Sunnyvale, CA	4.0 mi	19,985	17%
Cupertino, CA	4.4 mi	8,923	15%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Grace Community Home Health Inc.	Mountain View, CA	2.8 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	13 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	13 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	13 mi	5 of 5	—	(925) 476-5350
A1 Pro Home Health Inc.	San Leandro, CA	25 mi	5 of 5	—	(510) 738-0888
American Home Health Care, LLC	Dublin, CA	26 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(510) 574-0390

Emergency hospitals near Los Altos

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
El Camino Health	Mountain View, CA	1.3 mi	4 of 5	(650) 940-7000
Stanford Health Care	Stanford, CA	5.2 mi	5 of 5	(650) 723-4000

Straight-line miles from the center of Los Altos. 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 Los Altos

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 12% of the $12,079 monthly median income of Los Altos 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 Los Altos: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Los Altos?

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 12% of the $12,079 monthly median income of Los Altos 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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