Mobility Assistance in San Jose, CA

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in San Jose, CA: the local picture

23%

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

18,094

residents 85 or older (1.8% of all residents)

4.6 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (San Jose)

34%

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

About 33,047 San Jose residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (23%; 20% in Santa Clara County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

18,094 residents are 85 or older. Ask any caregiver who will help with transfers how they were trained.

Home health agencies serving San Jose that list physical therapy include St. Patrick Home Health Providers, Inc and Helenium Home Health, Inc.; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

San Jose compared with Santa Clara County and California

Census figure	San Jose	Santa Clara County	California
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	23%	20%	22%
Residents 85 or older	1.8%	2.0%	1.9%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	10%	9.0%	9.3%
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	31%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	18%	19%	23%
Households with no vehicle	6.1%	6.0%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$82,270	$92,440	—

Older residents in towns around San Jose

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Alum Rock, CA	5.1 mi	1,935	21%
East Foothills, CA	6.0 mi	1,233	16%
Cambrian Park, CA	6.9 mi	630	22%
Campbell, CA	7.7 mi	7,117	20%
Los Gatos, CA	9.1 mi	6,800	14%
Santa Clara, CA	9.7 mi	14,863	21%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
St. Patrick Home Health Providers, Inc	San Jose, CA	5.3 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(886) 282-2057
Helenium Home Health, Inc.	San Jose, CA	7.2 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(408) 326-2971
St Joseph Home Health	Milpitas, CA	11 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(408) 244-5488
Grace Community Home Health Inc.	Mountain View, CA	16 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(650) 784-0082
National Home Health Services-West, Inc	Fremont, CA	18 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(415) 812-2955
Care In Touch Home Health Agency	Fremont, CA	18 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(510) 651-8500

Emergency hospitals near San Jose

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Kaiser Foundation Hospital-San Jose	San Jose, CA	4.6 mi	3 of 5	(408) 972-7000
Good Samaritan Hospital	San Jose, CA	6.6 mi	2 of 5	(408) 559-2011

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

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 $6,856 monthly median income of San Jose 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 Jose: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in San Jose?

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 $6,856 monthly median income of San Jose 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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