Mobility Assistance in Stanford, CA

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Stanford, CA: the local picture

10%

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

105

residents 85 or older (0.6% of all residents)

0.4 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Stanford)

14%

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

About 72 Stanford residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (10%; 20% in Santa Clara County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Stanford 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.

Stanford compared with Santa Clara County and California

Census figure	Stanford	Santa Clara County	California
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	10%	20%	22%
Residents 85 or older	0.6%	2.0%	1.9%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	1.3%	9.0%	9.3%
Residents 65+ with a disability	14%	31%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	19%	19%	23%
Households with no vehicle	33%	6.0%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$250,001	$92,440	—

Older residents in towns around Stanford

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
West Menlo Park, CA	2.0 mi	476	16%
Palo Alto, CA	2.5 mi	13,369	17%
Atherton, CA	2.8 mi	1,793	15%
East Palo Alto, CA	3.4 mi	3,008	28%
Menlo Park, CA	3.8 mi	5,421	19%
North Fair Oaks, CA	3.9 mi	1,662	22%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Grace Community Home Health Inc.	Mountain View, CA	5.2 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	13 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(510) 651-8500
Caringhand Home Health Solutions, Inc	Sacramento, CA	82 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(916) 476-3205
Pathways Home Health And Hospice	Sunnyvale, CA	8.7 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(408) 730-5900
21ST Century Home Health Services Inc.	Burlingame, CA	15 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(415) 801-2651
Best Home Health Providers, Inc	Hayward, CA	15 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(510) 783-1274

Emergency hospitals near Stanford

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Stanford Health Care	Stanford, CA	0.4 mi	5 of 5	(650) 723-4000
Palo Alto Va Medical Center	Palo Alto, CA	1.0 mi	5 of 5	(650) 858-3939

Straight-line miles from the center of Stanford. 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 Stanford

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 $20,833 monthly median income of Stanford 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 Stanford: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Stanford?

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 $20,833 monthly median income of Stanford 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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