Mobility Assistance in Anaheim, CA: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Anaheim, CA: the local picture

24%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (19% in Orange County)

6,097

residents 85 or older (1.8% of all residents)

6.4 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Anaheim)

35%

of residents 65+ report a disability (29% in Orange County)

About 10,354 Anaheim residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (24%; 19% in Orange County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

6,097 residents are 85 or older. Ask any caregiver who will help with transfers how they were trained.

Home health agencies serving Anaheim that list physical therapy include Good People Home Health, Inc. and Excellence Home Health Care Agency Inc; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Anaheim compared with Orange County and California

Census figure	Anaheim	Orange County	California
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	24%	19%	22%
Residents 85 or older	1.8%	2.2%	1.9%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	12%	8.6%	9.3%
Residents 65+ with a disability	35%	29%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	20%	20%	23%
Households with no vehicle	5.6%	4.8%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$65,303	$84,615	—

Older residents in towns around Anaheim

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Yorba Linda, CA	2.4 mi	14,053	16%
Villa Park, CA	4.0 mi	1,764	20%
Placentia, CA	5.8 mi	8,277	21%
Chino Hills, CA	6.3 mi	10,728	18%
North Tustin, CA	6.7 mi	5,775	17%
Orange, CA	7.6 mi	21,180	18%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Good People Home Health, Inc.	Fullerton, CA	11 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(714) 750-9980
Excellence Home Health Care Agency Inc	Chino, CA	12 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(909) 591-1731
Acacia Hh&P Of Southern California, LLC	Irvine, CA	13 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(949) 335-5515
Livingstone Home Health Services, Inc	Buena Park, CA	13 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(714) 994-6329
Big Vine Home Health Services, Inc	Stanton, CA	14 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(714) 622-8338
Specialized Home Health Services	Costa Mesa, CA	15 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(818) 500-3929

Emergency hospitals near Anaheim

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Orange County - Anaheim	Anaheim, CA	6.4 mi	4 of 5	(714) 279-4000
Orange County Global Medical Center	Santa Ana, CA	7.3 mi	2 of 5	(714) 953-3500

Straight-line miles from the center of Anaheim. 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 Anaheim

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 27% of the $5,442 monthly median income of Anaheim 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 Anaheim: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Anaheim?

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 27% of the $5,442 monthly median income of Anaheim 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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