Mobility Assistance in Huntington Beach, CA

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Huntington Beach, CA: the local picture

16%

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

4,289

residents 85 or older (2.2% of all residents)

1.6 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Huntington Beach)

26%

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

About 6,152 Huntington Beach residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (16%; 19% in Orange County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

4,289 residents are 85 or older. Ask any caregiver who will help with transfers how they were trained.

Home health agencies serving Huntington Beach that list physical therapy include A-1 Home Health Care and 1 & 1 Home Health, Inc; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Huntington Beach compared with Orange County and California

Census figure	Huntington Beach	Orange County	California
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	16%	19%	22%
Residents 85 or older	2.2%	2.2%	1.9%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.8%	8.6%	9.3%
Residents 65+ with a disability	26%	29%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	23%	20%	23%
Households with no vehicle	3.6%	4.8%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$92,657	$84,615	—

Older residents in towns around Huntington Beach

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Fountain Valley, CA	3.2 mi	11,640	20%
Midway City, CA	3.4 mi	1,391	43%
Westminster, CA	3.8 mi	17,302	24%
Seal Beach, CA	5.5 mi	10,805	22%
Costa Mesa, CA	5.7 mi	14,577	21%
Garden Grove, CA	6.1 mi	26,708	24%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
A-1 Home Health Care	Huntington Beach, CA	3.0 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(714) 375-8900
Stable Home Health, Inc	Fountain Valley, CA	3.2 mi	5 of 5	—	(714) 248-1269
1 & 1 Home Health, Inc	Westminster, CA	3.8 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(800) 940-7659
24/7 Care At Home - Home Health	Westminster, CA	3.8 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(714) 622-5334
Specialized Home Health Services	Costa Mesa, CA	5.6 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(818) 500-3929
Big Vine Home Health Services, Inc	Stanton, CA	7.0 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(714) 622-8338

Emergency hospitals near Huntington Beach

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Huntington Beach Hospital	Huntington Beach, CA	1.6 mi	1 of 5	(714) 843-5000
Memorialcare Orange Coast Medical Center	Fountain Valley, CA	3.2 mi	4 of 5	(714) 378-7000

Straight-line miles from the center of Huntington Beach. 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 Huntington Beach

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 19% of the $7,721 monthly median income of Huntington Beach 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 Huntington Beach: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Huntington Beach?

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 19% of the $7,721 monthly median income of Huntington Beach 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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