Mobility Assistance in Oakland, CA: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Oakland, CA: the local picture

21%

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

7,698

residents 85 or older (1.8% of all residents)

2.1 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Alameda)

34%

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

About 13,399 Oakland residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (21%; 20% in Alameda County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

7,698 residents are 85 or older. Ask any caregiver who will help with transfers how they were trained.

Home health agencies serving Oakland that list physical therapy include Truemed, Inc and American Carequest; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Oakland compared with Alameda County and California

Census figure	Oakland	Alameda County	California
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	21%	20%	22%
Residents 85 or older	1.8%	1.9%	1.9%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	8.9%	8.8%	9.3%
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	31%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	23%	23%
Households with no vehicle	16%	10%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$62,581	$80,351	—

Older residents in towns around Oakland

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Alameda, CA	2.7 mi	13,824	18%
Piedmont, CA	3.6 mi	2,347	14%
San Leandro, CA	5.7 mi	16,601	22%
Emeryville, CA	6.3 mi	1,440	17%
Moraga, CA	7.7 mi	3,327	6.1%
Berkeley, CA	7.7 mi	20,100	17%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
A1 Pro Home Health Inc.	San Leandro, CA	5.0 mi	5 of 5	—	(510) 738-0888
Care First Home Health, LLC	San Leandro, CA	7.3 mi	5 of 5	—	(510) 878-9288
Truemed, Inc	South San Francisco, CA	13 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(650) 588-8331
American Carequest	Burlingame, CA	16 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(415) 885-9100
American Home Health Care, LLC	Dublin, CA	17 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(510) 574-0390
Neogen Care	Pleasanton, CA	19 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(510) 440-1383

Emergency hospitals near Oakland

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Alameda Hospital	Alameda, CA	2.1 mi	4 of 5	(510) 522-3700
Highland Hospital	Oakland, CA	2.3 mi	1 of 5	(510) 437-4800

Straight-line miles from the center of Oakland. 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 Oakland

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 28% of the $5,215 monthly median income of Oakland 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 Oakland: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Oakland?

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 28% of the $5,215 monthly median income of Oakland 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.

Mobility Assistance at Home in Oakland, CA