Mobility Assistance in Los Alamitos, CA

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Los Alamitos, CA: the local picture

20%

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

328

residents 85 or older (2.8% of all residents)

0.2 mi

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

28%

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

About 298 Los Alamitos residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (20%; 19% in Orange County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Los Alamitos that list physical therapy include Home Care Excellence Health Services, Inc and 24/7 Care At Home - Home Health; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Los Alamitos compared with Orange County and California

Census figure	Los Alamitos	Orange County	California
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	20%	19%	22%
Residents 85 or older	2.8%	2.2%	1.9%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	8.8%	8.6%	9.3%
Residents 65+ with a disability	28%	29%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	31%	20%	23%
Households with no vehicle	3.4%	4.8%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$79,675	$84,615	—

Older residents in towns around Los Alamitos

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Rossmoor, CA	1.2 mi	2,500	11%
Cypress, CA	2.0 mi	8,298	19%
Hawaiian Gardens, CA	2.4 mi	2,281	36%
Seal Beach, CA	3.0 mi	10,805	22%
Stanton, CA	3.9 mi	5,931	21%
La Palma, CA	3.9 mi	3,087	17%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Home Care Excellence Health Services, Inc	Cerritos, CA	4.9 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(562) 860-3424
24/7 Care At Home - Home Health	Westminster, CA	4.9 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(714) 622-5334
A-1 Home Health Care	Huntington Beach, CA	5.5 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(714) 375-8900
Livingstone Home Health Services, Inc	Buena Park, CA	6.9 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(714) 994-6329
Excell Home Care Inc	Paramount, CA	9.1 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	9.1 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(562) 630-8783

Emergency hospitals near Los Alamitos

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Uci Health - Los Alamitos	Los Alamitos, CA	0.2 mi	1 of 5	(562) 799-3220
West Anaheim Medical Center	Anaheim, CA	5.3 mi	2 of 5	(714) 827-3000

Straight-line miles from the center of Los Alamitos. 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 Los Alamitos

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 22% of the $6,640 monthly median income of Los Alamitos 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 Los Alamitos: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Los Alamitos?

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 22% of the $6,640 monthly median income of Los Alamitos 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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