Mobility Assistance in Los Altos Hills, CA

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Los Altos Hills, CA: the local picture

15%

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

396

residents 85 or older (4.7% of all residents)

3.1 mi

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

23%

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

About 389 Los Altos Hills residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (15%; 20% in Santa Clara County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Los Altos Hills 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 Hills compared with Santa Clara County and California

Census figure	Los Altos Hills	Santa Clara County	California
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	15%	20%	22%
Residents 85 or older	4.7%	2.0%	1.9%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	11%	9.0%	9.3%
Residents 65+ with a disability	23%	31%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	9.0%	19%	23%
Households with no vehicle	1.1%	6.0%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$246,705	$92,440	—

Older residents in towns around Los Altos Hills

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Palo Alto, CA	2.1 mi	13,369	17%
Los Altos, CA	2.3 mi	6,377	13%
Loyola, CA	2.5 mi	806	9.9%
Mountain View, CA	4.0 mi	10,012	19%
Stanford, CA	4.5 mi	692	10%
Portola Valley, CA	5.2 mi	1,889	7.5%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Grace Community Home Health Inc.	Mountain View, CA	4.3 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	15 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	15 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	15 mi	5 of 5	—	(925) 476-5350
A1 Pro Home Health Inc.	San Leandro, CA	25 mi	5 of 5	—	(510) 738-0888
Cvh Care	South San Francisco, CA	25 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(510) 690-1930

Emergency hospitals near Los Altos Hills

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
El Camino Health	Mountain View, CA	3.1 mi	4 of 5	(650) 940-7000
Stanford Health Care	Stanford, CA	4.1 mi	5 of 5	(650) 723-4000

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

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 $20,559 monthly median income of Los Altos Hills 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 Hills: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Los Altos Hills?

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 $20,559 monthly median income of Los Altos Hills 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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