Stroke Recovery Support at Home in Los Altos Hills, CA
Non-medical help at home after a stroke: daily routines, safe movement and getting to therapy, alongside the person’s medical team. Post what you need in Los Altos Hills for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Stroke Recovery Support in Los Altos Hills, CA: the local picture
Hospitals with an emergency department near Los Altos Hills: El Camino Health in Mountain View (3.1 mi); Stanford Health Care in Stanford (4.1 mi); Palo Alto Va Medical Center in Palo Alto (5.2 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.
285 Los Altos Hills residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (11%; 9.0% in Santa Clara County), and 389 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.
Los Altos Hills compared with Santa Clara County and California
| Census figure | Los Altos Hills | Santa Clara County | California |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing | 11% | 9.0% | 9.3% |
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking | 15% | 20% | 22% |
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering | 5.1% | 8.6% | 9.1% |
| Residents 65 or older | 31% | 15% | 16% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 9.0% | 19% | 23% |
| Households with no vehicle | 1.1% | 6.0% | 7.1% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $246,705 | $92,440 | — |
Older residents in towns around Los Altos Hills
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Self-care difficulty (65+) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palo Alto, CA | 2.1 mi | 13,369 | 7.6% |
| Los Altos, CA | 2.3 mi | 6,377 | 6.2% |
| Loyola, CA | 2.5 mi | 806 | 5.2% |
| Mountain View, CA | 4.0 mi | 10,012 | 8.1% |
| Stanford, CA | 4.5 mi | 692 | 1.3% |
| Portola Valley, CA | 5.2 mi | 1,889 | 0.8% |
Hospitals near Los Altos Hills
| Hospital with an emergency department | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Camino Health | Mountain View, CA | 3.1 mi | 4 of 5 | (650) 940-7000 |
| Stanford Health Care | Stanford, CA | 4.1 mi | 5 of 5 | (650) 723-4000 |
| Palo Alto Va Medical Center | Palo Alto, CA | 5.2 mi | 5 of 5 | (650) 858-3939 |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital-Santa Clara | Santa Clara, CA | 8.6 mi | 2 of 5 | (408) 236-6400 |
Home health agencies serving Los Altos Hills
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grace Community Home Health Inc. | Mountain View, CA | 4.3 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 | 15 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 | 15 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 | 15 mi | 5 of 5 | — | (925) 476-5350 |
| A1 Pro Home Health Inc. | San Leandro, CA | 25 mi | 5 of 5 | — | (510) 738-0888 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Los Altos Hills. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
What a caregiver for stroke recovery can help with
- Help with bathing, dressing and meals
- Safe walking and transfers
- Rides to rehabilitation and follow-up appointments
- Practising the exercises therapists set
What stroke recovery support costs in Los Altos Hills
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 $20,559 monthly median income of Los Altos Hills 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.
What to know before hiring a caregiver for stroke recovery
More than 795,000 people in the U.S. have a stroke every year, about 610,000 of them for the first time (CDC). Many go home to recover.
Questions worth asking: Have you cared for someone after a stroke? How do you help with one-sided weakness during transfers? Can you drive to rehabilitation appointments? More in our stroke recovery support guide.
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Stroke Recovery Support in Los Altos Hills: common questions
How much does stroke recovery support cost in Los Altos Hills?
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 $20,559 monthly median income of Los Altos Hills 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 after a stroke?
Helps with personal care, meals and moving safely, takes the person to therapy, helps them practise what therapists set, and keeps the family informed. Medical and therapy decisions stay with the care team.
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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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