Mobility Assistance in East Los Angeles, CA

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in East Los Angeles, CA: the local picture

29%

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

1,816

residents 85 or older (1.6% of all residents)

1.7 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Los Angeles)

41%

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

About 3,717 East Los Angeles residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (29%; 23% in Los Angeles County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

1,816 residents are 85 or older. Ask any caregiver who will help with transfers how they were trained.

Home health agencies serving East Los Angeles that list physical therapy include Prime Nursing Services and Intra Care Home Health Providers, Inc; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

East Los Angeles compared with Los Angeles County and California

Census figure	East Los Angeles	Los Angeles County	California
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	29%	23%	22%
Residents 85 or older	1.6%	1.9%	1.9%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	14%	11%	9.3%
Residents 65+ with a disability	41%	34%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	17%	22%	23%
Households with no vehicle	11%	8.9%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$36,087	$64,269	—

Older residents in towns around East Los Angeles

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Monterey Park, CA	2.3 mi	13,599	22%
Commerce, CA	2.8 mi	2,164	22%
Maywood, CA	3.2 mi	2,703	19%
Montebello, CA	3.5 mi	11,369	27%
Bell, CA	3.6 mi	3,718	31%
Alhambra, CA	4.0 mi	15,358	22%

Home health agencies serving East Los Angeles (therapy needs a doctor’s order)

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Prime Nursing Services	Los Angeles, CA	7.9 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(213) 380-9991
Intra Care Home Health Providers, Inc	Los Angeles, CA	7.9 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(323) 964-0884
V & V Home Health Inc	Glendale, CA	9.0 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	9.0 mi	5 of 5	—	—
Excell Home Care Inc	Paramount, CA	9.3 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(562) 988-3370
S N E Home Health Care Services	Whittier, CA	9.8 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(562) 325-5335

Emergency hospitals near East Los Angeles

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
East Los Angeles Doctors Hospital	Los Angeles, CA	1.7 mi	1 of 5	(323) 268-5514
Los Angeles Community Hospital	Los Angeles, CA	1.7 mi	3 of 5	(323) 267-0477

Straight-line miles from the center of East Los Angeles. 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 East Los Angeles

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 49% of the $3,007 monthly median income of East Los Angeles 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 East Los Angeles: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in East Los Angeles?

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 49% of the $3,007 monthly median income of East Los Angeles 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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