Mobility Assistance in Gardena, CA: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Gardena, CA: the local picture

25%

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

1,359

residents 85 or older (2.3% of all residents)

0.7 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Gardena)

34%

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

About 2,358 Gardena residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (25%; 23% in Los Angeles County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

1,359 residents are 85 or older. Ask any caregiver who will help with transfers how they were trained.

Home health agencies serving Gardena that list physical therapy include Western States Homehealth Care Agency, Inc and Excell Home Care Inc; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Gardena compared with Los Angeles County and California

Census figure	Gardena	Los Angeles County	California
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	25%	23%	22%
Residents 85 or older	2.3%	1.9%	1.9%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.1%	11%	9.3%
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	34%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	22%	22%	23%
Households with no vehicle	5.2%	8.9%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$65,585	$64,269	—

Older residents in towns around Gardena

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Alondra Park, CA	1.6 mi	1,417	15%
West Athens, CA	2.0 mi	1,294	23%
West Rancho Dominguez, CA	2.4 mi	2,762	37%
Lawndale, CA	2.6 mi	3,348	18%
Hawthorne, CA	2.7 mi	8,709	26%
Westmont, CA	3.3 mi	3,798	41%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Western States Homehealth Care Agency, Inc	Los Angeles, CA	6.9 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(310) 672-4581
Excell Home Care Inc	Paramount, CA	8.3 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(562) 988-3370
Reliance Home Health Services	Paramount, CA	8.3 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(562) 630-8783
Prime Nursing Services	Los Angeles, CA	12 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(213) 380-9991
Ace Home Health, Inc.	Los Angeles, CA	12 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(213) 383-9678
Universal Home Care, Inc.	Beverly Hills, CA	13 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(323) 653-9222

Emergency hospitals near Gardena

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Memorial Hospital Of Gardena	Gardena, CA	0.7 mi	1 of 5	(310) 532-4200
Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital	Los Angeles, CA	4.3 mi	4 of 5	(424) 835-6808

Straight-line miles from the center of Gardena. 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 Gardena

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 $5,465 monthly median income of Gardena 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 Gardena: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Gardena?

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 $5,465 monthly median income of Gardena 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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