Mobility Assistance in Santa Monica, CA

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Santa Monica, CA: the local picture

17%

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

2,405

residents 85 or older (2.6% of all residents)

1.8 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Santa Monica)

26%

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

About 2,925 Santa Monica 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.

2,405 residents are 85 or older. Ask any caregiver who will help with transfers how they were trained.

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

Santa Monica compared with Los Angeles County and California

Census figure	Santa Monica	Los Angeles County	California
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	17%	23%	22%
Residents 85 or older	2.6%	1.9%	1.9%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	8.3%	11%	9.3%
Residents 65+ with a disability	26%	34%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	42%	22%	23%
Households with no vehicle	11%	8.9%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$66,836	$64,269	—

Older residents in towns around Santa Monica

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Marina del Rey, CA	3.6 mi	614	6.5%
Los Angeles, CA	5.0 mi	549,590	24%
Culver City, CA	5.8 mi	7,116	15%
Beverly Hills, CA	7.2 mi	8,048	24%
Ladera Heights, CA	7.4 mi	1,626	12%
El Segundo, CA	8.1 mi	2,412	11%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Kind Hands, Inc	Los Angeles, CA	3.7 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(310) 383-3706
Western States Homehealth Care Agency, Inc	Los Angeles, CA	6.8 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(310) 672-4581
Universal Home Care, Inc.	Beverly Hills, CA	7.6 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(323) 653-9222
Beverly Hills H H Care, Inc	Beverly Hills, CA	7.6 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(310) 659-7950
Lm Home Health Care Services, Inc	Encino, CA	11 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(818) 669-6026
Intra Care Home Health Providers, Inc	Los Angeles, CA	12 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(323) 964-0884

Emergency hospitals near Santa Monica

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Santa Monica - UCLA Med Ctr & Orthopaedic Hospital	Santa Monica, CA	1.8 mi	5 of 5	(310) 319-4000
Saint John's Health Center	Santa Monica, CA	1.8 mi	4 of 5	(310) 829-5511

Straight-line miles from the center of Santa Monica. 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 Santa Monica

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 26% of the $5,570 monthly median income of Santa Monica 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 Santa Monica: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Santa Monica?

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 26% of the $5,570 monthly median income of Santa Monica 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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