Mobility Assistance in Altadena, CA

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Altadena, CA: the local picture

19%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (23% in Los Angeles County)

1,291

residents 85 or older (3.1% of all residents)

3.1 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Pasadena)

29%

of residents 65+ report a disability (34% in Los Angeles County)

About 1,743 Altadena residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (19%; 23% in Los Angeles County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

1,291 residents are 85 or older. Ask any caregiver who will help with transfers how they were trained.

Home health agencies serving Altadena that list physical therapy include Executive Home Health, Inc and Dell Home Health Care, Inc; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Altadena compared with Los Angeles County and California

Census figure	Altadena	Los Angeles County	California
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	19%	23%	22%
Residents 85 or older	3.1%	1.9%	1.9%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.7%	11%	9.3%
Residents 65+ with a disability	29%	34%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	20%	22%	23%
Households with no vehicle	3.8%	8.9%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$83,861	$64,269	—

Older residents in towns around Altadena

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Pasadena, CA	2.2 mi	23,798	21%
La Cañada Flintridge, CA	3.9 mi	4,029	5.8%
San Marino, CA	5.0 mi	2,724	15%
East Pasadena, CA	5.1 mi	1,257	30%
Sierra Madre, CA	5.1 mi	2,281	15%
South Pasadena, CA	5.9 mi	3,467	13%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Executive Home Health, Inc	Pasadena, CA	4.2 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(626) 227-6218
Dell Home Health Care, Inc	La Crescenta, CA	6.9 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(818) 621-8379
Practicare Home Health Agency	Arcadia, CA	7.5 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(626) 821-4880
V & V Home Health Inc	Glendale, CA	8.0 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(818) 918-1592
Life Of Hope Home Health	Glendale, CA	8.0 mi	5 of 5	—	—
Universal Care Group, Inc	Glendale, CA	8.9 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(818) 937-9420

Emergency hospitals near Altadena

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Huntington Hospital	Pasadena, CA	3.1 mi	not rated	(626) 397-5000
Usc Verdugo Hills Hospital	Glendale, CA	5.7 mi	4 of 5	(818) 790-7100

Straight-line miles from the center of Altadena. 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 Altadena

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 21% of the $6,988 monthly median income of Altadena 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 Altadena: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Altadena?

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 21% of the $6,988 monthly median income of Altadena 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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