Mobility Assistance in San Bruno, CA

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in San Bruno, CA: the local picture

17%

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

864

residents 85 or older (2.0% of all residents)

2.2 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (South San Francisco)

30%

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

About 1,307 San Bruno residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (17%; 18% in San Mateo County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving San Bruno that list physical therapy include Truemed, Inc and Cvh Care; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

San Bruno compared with San Mateo County and California

Census figure	San Bruno	San Mateo County	California
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	17%	18%	22%
Residents 85 or older	2.0%	2.5%	1.9%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.1%	8.3%	9.3%
Residents 65+ with a disability	30%	28%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	22%	21%	23%
Households with no vehicle	4.9%	5.8%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$83,733	$103,766	—

Older residents in towns around San Bruno

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Millbrae, CA	2.4 mi	4,599	17%
Pacifica, CA	2.8 mi	7,612	15%
South San Francisco, CA	3.6 mi	12,320	21%
Brisbane, CA	4.4 mi	798	27%
Burlingame, CA	4.5 mi	4,983	16%
Broadmoor, CA	5.3 mi	724	19%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Truemed, Inc	South San Francisco, CA	2.2 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(650) 588-8331
Cvh Care	South San Francisco, CA	2.2 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(510) 690-1930
American Carequest	Burlingame, CA	5.3 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(415) 885-9100
A1 Pro Home Health Inc.	San Leandro, CA	16 mi	5 of 5	—	(510) 738-0888
Care First Home Health, LLC	San Leandro, CA	18 mi	5 of 5	—	(510) 878-9288
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

Emergency hospitals near San Bruno

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Kaiser Foundation Hospital - South San Francisco	South San Francisco, CA	2.2 mi	4 of 5	(650) 742-3200
Ahmc Seton Medical Center	Daly City, CA	4.5 mi	1 of 5	(650) 992-4000

Straight-line miles from the center of San Bruno. 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 San Bruno

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 21% of the $6,978 monthly median income of San Bruno 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 San Bruno: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in San Bruno?

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 21% of the $6,978 monthly median income of San Bruno 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 San Bruno, CA