Mobility Assistance in Union City, CA

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Union City, CA: the local picture

21%

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

1,472

residents 85 or older (2.2% of all residents)

5.6 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Fremont)

32%

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

About 2,731 Union City residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (21%; 20% in Alameda County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

1,472 residents are 85 or older. Ask any caregiver who will help with transfers how they were trained.

Home health agencies serving Union City that list physical therapy include Care In Touch Home Health Agency and National Home Health Services-West, Inc; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Union City compared with Alameda County and California

Census figure	Union City	Alameda County	California
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	21%	20%	22%
Residents 85 or older	2.2%	1.9%	1.9%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	11%	8.8%	9.3%
Residents 65+ with a disability	32%	31%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	12%	23%	23%
Households with no vehicle	5.9%	10%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$78,790	$80,351	—

Older residents in towns around Union City

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Hayward, CA	4.9 mi	22,896	25%
Fairview, CA	5.4 mi	2,192	24%
Newark, CA	6.8 mi	6,131	22%
Cherryland, CA	7.0 mi	2,186	23%
Castro Valley, CA	7.7 mi	12,214	14%
San Lorenzo, CA	8.2 mi	5,177	25%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Care In Touch Home Health Agency	Fremont, CA	5.6 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	5.6 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	5.6 mi	5 of 5	—	(925) 476-5350
Neogen Care	Pleasanton, CA	8.9 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(510) 440-1383
American Hospice And Home Health Care Services Inc	Pleasanton, CA	9.0 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(925) 240-6300
Care First Home Health, LLC	San Leandro, CA	9.0 mi	5 of 5	—	(510) 878-9288

Emergency hospitals near Union City

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Washington Hospital	Fremont, CA	5.6 mi	2 of 5	(510) 797-1111
Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Fremont	Fremont, CA	5.6 mi	4 of 5	(510) 784-4000

Straight-line miles from the center of Union City. 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 Union City

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 22% of the $6,566 monthly median income of Union City 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 Union City: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Union City?

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 22% of the $6,566 monthly median income of Union City 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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