Mobility Assistance in San Gabriel, CA

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in San Gabriel, CA: the local picture

19%

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

1,294

residents 85 or older (3.4% of all residents)

0.4 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (San Gabriel)

26%

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

About 1,276 San Gabriel residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (19%; 23% in Los Angeles County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

1,294 residents are 85 or older. Ask any caregiver who will help with transfers how they were trained.

Home health agencies serving San Gabriel that list physical therapy include Executive Home Health, Inc and Practicare Home Health Agency; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

San Gabriel compared with Los Angeles County and California

Census figure	San Gabriel	Los Angeles County	California
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	19%	23%	22%
Residents 85 or older	3.4%	1.9%	1.9%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	9.7%	11%	9.3%
Residents 65+ with a disability	26%	34%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	15%	22%	23%
Households with no vehicle	6.2%	8.9%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$69,083	$64,269	—

Older residents in towns around San Gabriel

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
East San Gabriel, CA	1.8 mi	4,317	16%
Rosemead, CA	2.0 mi	10,401	20%
San Marino, CA	2.1 mi	2,724	15%
Alhambra, CA	2.3 mi	15,358	22%
Temple City, CA	2.4 mi	6,857	20%
East Pasadena, CA	3.1 mi	1,257	30%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Executive Home Health, Inc	Pasadena, CA	4.7 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(626) 227-6218
Practicare Home Health Agency	Arcadia, CA	4.9 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(626) 821-4880
Life Of Hope Home Health	Glendale, CA	9.7 mi	5 of 5	—	—
St Luke Home Health Care, Inc	Glendale, CA	9.7 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(818) 956-9878
S N E Home Health Care Services	Whittier, CA	11 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(562) 325-5335
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

Emergency hospitals near San Gabriel

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
San Gabriel Valley Medical Center	San Gabriel, CA	0.4 mi	4 of 5	(626) 289-5454
Garfield Medical Center	Monterey Park, CA	3.3 mi	1 of 5	(626) 573-2222

Straight-line miles from the center of San Gabriel. 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 San Gabriel

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 25% of the $5,757 monthly median income of San Gabriel 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 San Gabriel: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in San Gabriel?

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 25% of the $5,757 monthly median income of San Gabriel 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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