Mobility Assistance in Sunnyvale, CA

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Sunnyvale, CA: the local picture

17%

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

3,028

residents 85 or older (2.0% of all residents)

3.4 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Mountain View)

26%

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

About 3,212 Sunnyvale residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (17%; 20% in Santa Clara County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

3,028 residents are 85 or older. Ask any caregiver who will help with transfers how they were trained.

Home health agencies serving Sunnyvale that list physical therapy include Grace Community Home Health Inc. and Helenium Home Health, Inc.; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Sunnyvale compared with Santa Clara County and California

Census figure	Sunnyvale	Santa Clara County	California
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	17%	20%	22%
Residents 85 or older	2.0%	2.0%	1.9%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	7.0%	9.0%	9.3%
Residents 65+ with a disability	26%	31%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	21%	19%	23%
Households with no vehicle	7.0%	6.0%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$91,808	$92,440	—

Older residents in towns around Sunnyvale

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Mountain View, CA	3.1 mi	10,012	19%
Santa Clara, CA	3.5 mi	14,863	21%
Los Altos, CA	4.0 mi	6,377	13%
Loyola, CA	4.6 mi	806	9.9%
Cupertino, CA	4.7 mi	8,923	15%
Los Altos Hills, CA	6.3 mi	2,590	15%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Grace Community Home Health Inc.	Mountain View, CA	3.1 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(650) 784-0082
Helenium Home Health, Inc.	San Jose, CA	8.0 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(408) 326-2971
St. Patrick Home Health Providers, Inc	San Jose, CA	8.1 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(886) 282-2057
Care In Touch Home Health Agency	Fremont, CA	11 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(510) 651-8500
National Home Health Services-West, Inc	Fremont, CA	11 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(415) 812-2955
Silverline Staff Home Health	Fremont, CA	11 mi	5 of 5	—	(925) 476-5350

Emergency hospitals near Sunnyvale

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
El Camino Health	Mountain View, CA	3.4 mi	4 of 5	(650) 940-7000
Kaiser Foundation Hospital-Santa Clara	Santa Clara, CA	3.5 mi	2 of 5	(408) 236-6400

Straight-line miles from the center of Sunnyvale. 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 Sunnyvale

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 19% of the $7,651 monthly median income of Sunnyvale 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 Sunnyvale: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Sunnyvale?

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 19% of the $7,651 monthly median income of Sunnyvale 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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