Mobility Assistance in Santa Clara, CA

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Santa Clara, CA: the local picture

21%

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

2,218

residents 85 or older (1.7% of all residents)

1.4 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Santa Clara)

30%

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

About 2,997 Santa Clara residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (21%; 20% in Santa Clara County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

2,218 residents are 85 or older. Ask any caregiver who will help with transfers how they were trained.

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

Santa Clara compared with Santa Clara County and California

Census figure	Santa Clara	Santa Clara County	California
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	21%	20%	22%
Residents 85 or older	1.7%	2.0%	1.9%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	8.4%	9.0%	9.3%
Residents 65+ with a disability	30%	31%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	24%	19%	23%
Households with no vehicle	5.8%	6.0%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$89,816	$92,440	—

Older residents in towns around Santa Clara

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Sunnyvale, CA	3.5 mi	19,985	17%
Cupertino, CA	5.3 mi	8,923	15%
Campbell, CA	5.9 mi	7,117	20%
Milpitas, CA	6.3 mi	10,897	20%
Mountain View, CA	6.6 mi	10,012	19%
Los Altos, CA	7.1 mi	6,377	13%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
St. Patrick Home Health Providers, Inc	San Jose, CA	4.6 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	5.1 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(408) 326-2971
Grace Community Home Health Inc.	Mountain View, CA	6.6 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	12 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	12 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(510) 651-8500
Silverline Staff Home Health	Fremont, CA	12 mi	5 of 5	—	(925) 476-5350

Emergency hospitals near Santa Clara

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Kaiser Foundation Hospital-Santa Clara	Santa Clara, CA	1.4 mi	2 of 5	(408) 236-6400
Kaiser Permanente Psychiatric Health Facility-Sant	Santa Clara, CA	1.4 mi	not rated	(408) 851-4850

Straight-line miles from the center of Santa Clara. 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 Santa Clara

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 20% of the $7,485 monthly median income of Santa Clara 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 Santa Clara: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Santa Clara?

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 20% of the $7,485 monthly median income of Santa Clara 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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