Mobility Assistance in La Mirada, CA

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in La Mirada, CA: the local picture

17%

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

1,346

residents 85 or older (2.9% of all residents)

3.1 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Whittier)

27%

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

About 1,610 La Mirada residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (17%; 23% in Los Angeles County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

1,346 residents are 85 or older. Ask any caregiver who will help with transfers how they were trained.

Home health agencies serving La Mirada that list physical therapy include Livingstone Home Health Services, Inc and Good People Home Health, Inc.; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

La Mirada compared with Los Angeles County and California

Census figure	La Mirada	Los Angeles County	California
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	17%	23%	22%
Residents 85 or older	2.9%	1.9%	1.9%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	9.5%	11%	9.3%
Residents 65+ with a disability	27%	34%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	17%	22%	23%
Households with no vehicle	4.1%	8.9%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$65,188	$64,269	—

Older residents in towns around La Mirada

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
East Whittier, CA	1.9 mi	1,516	14%
South Whittier, CA	2.5 mi	6,350	26%
Buena Park, CA	3.1 mi	11,570	20%
La Habra, CA	3.7 mi	9,556	21%
Santa Fe Springs, CA	3.8 mi	3,221	19%
La Palma, CA	4.0 mi	3,087	17%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Livingstone Home Health Services, Inc	Buena Park, CA	2.1 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(714) 994-6329
Good People Home Health, Inc.	Fullerton, CA	3.6 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(714) 750-9980
Home Care Excellence Health Services, Inc	Cerritos, CA	4.2 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(562) 860-3424
Excell Home Care Inc	Paramount, CA	8.9 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	8.9 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(562) 630-8783
24/7 Care At Home - Home Health	Westminster, CA	10 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(714) 622-5334

Emergency hospitals near La Mirada

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Whittier Hospital Medical Center	Whittier, CA	3.1 mi	4 of 5	(562) 945-3561
Coast Plaza Hospital	Norwalk, CA	4.2 mi	1 of 5	(562) 868-3751

Straight-line miles from the center of La Mirada. 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 La Mirada

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 $5,432 monthly median income of La Mirada 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 La Mirada: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in La Mirada?

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 $5,432 monthly median income of La Mirada 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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