Adult Disability Care in South Whittier, CA: In-Home Support

Local figures

Disability Care for Adults in South Whittier, CA: the local picture

7.8%

of residents aged 18 to 64 have a disability (8.4% in Los Angeles County)

1,281

residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone

4.6%

of households have no vehicle (8.9% in Los Angeles County)

273

Medicare-certified home health agencies list South Whittier ZIP codes in their service area

About 2,863 South Whittier residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (7.8%; 8.4% in Los Angeles County).

1,281 of them have difficulty doing errands such as shopping or visiting a doctor alone, the kind of help a support caregiver gives.

4.6% of South Whittier households have no vehicle (8.9% in Los Angeles County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

South Whittier compared with Los Angeles County and California

Census figure	South Whittier	Los Angeles County	California
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability	7.8%	8.4%	8.8%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone	3.5%	3.1%	3.3%
Households with no vehicle	4.6%	8.9%	7.1%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	61%	55%	44%
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	34%	33%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	16%	15%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$71,558	$64,269	—

Older residents in towns around South Whittier

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Disability (18 to 64)
Santa Fe Springs, CA	1.8 mi	3,221	7.2%
Whittier, CA	2.4 mi	12,903	7.2%
La Mirada, CA	2.5 mi	9,936	6.9%
East Whittier, CA	2.5 mi	1,516	6.3%
Norwalk, CA	3.5 mi	14,384	8.5%
West Whittier-Los Nietos, CA	3.7 mi	3,844	6.9%

Home health agencies serving South Whittier

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
S N E Home Health Care Services	Whittier, CA	0.6 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(562) 325-5335
Home Care Excellence Health Services, Inc	Cerritos, CA	5.1 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(562) 860-3424
Excell Home Care Inc	Paramount, CA	8.0 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(562) 988-3370
24/7 Care At Home - Home Health	Westminster, CA	13 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(714) 622-5334
Prime Nursing Services	Los Angeles, CA	18 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(213) 380-9991

Straight-line miles from the center of South Whittier. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a disability support caregiver can help with

Personal care, on the person’s terms
Cooking, shopping and housekeeping
Getting to work, school, appointments and activities
Keeping routines the person sets

Cost

What disability care for adults costs in South Whittier

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 25% of the $5,963 monthly median income of South Whittier 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 disability support caregiver

Many state Medicaid programs let adults with disabilities direct their own care: they, or a representative, hire and supervise the caregiver.

Questions worth asking: Have you supported adults with a disability like mine (or my family member’s)? How do you support someone to do things themselves? Can you drive to work, school or day programs? More in our disability care for adults guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Disability Care for Adults in South Whittier: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in South Whittier?

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 25% of the $5,963 monthly median income of South Whittier 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).

Can an adult with a disability hire their own caregiver?

Yes. Many state Medicaid programs offer self-direction, where the person or a representative hires and supervises the caregiver. Our guide How to get paid to care for a family member in California: IHSS, VA, Paid Family Leave covers California.

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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.

In-Home Support for Adults With Disabilities in South Whittier, CA