Stroke Recovery Support at Home in Los Alamitos, CA
Non-medical help at home after a stroke: daily routines, safe movement and getting to therapy, alongside the person’s medical team. Post what you need in Los Alamitos for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Stroke Recovery Support in Los Alamitos, CA: the local picture
Hospitals with an emergency department near Los Alamitos: Uci Health - Los Alamitos in Los Alamitos (0.2 mi); West Anaheim Medical Center in Anaheim (5.3 mi); Va Long Beach Healthcare System in Long Beach (5.9 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.
134 Los Alamitos residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (8.8%; 8.6% in Orange County), and 298 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.
Los Alamitos compared with Orange County and California
| Census figure | Los Alamitos | Orange County | California |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing | 8.8% | 8.6% | 9.3% |
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking | 20% | 19% | 22% |
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering | 9.2% | 7.9% | 9.1% |
| Residents 65 or older | 14% | 16% | 16% |
| 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+ | Self-care difficulty (65+) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rossmoor, CA | 1.2 mi | 2,500 | 5.9% |
| Cypress, CA | 2.0 mi | 8,298 | 7.3% |
| Hawaiian Gardens, CA | 2.4 mi | 2,281 | 13% |
| Seal Beach, CA | 3.0 mi | 10,805 | 11% |
| Stanton, CA | 3.9 mi | 5,931 | 8.0% |
| La Palma, CA | 3.9 mi | 3,087 | 8.2% |
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 |
| Va Long Beach Healthcare System | Long Beach, CA | 5.9 mi | 4 of 5 | (562) 826-8000 |
| Uci Health-Lakewood | Lakewood, CA | 6.1 mi | 2 of 5 | (562) 602-6751 |
Home health agencies serving Los Alamitos
| 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 |
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 a caregiver for stroke recovery can help with
- Help with bathing, dressing and meals
- Safe walking and transfers
- Rides to rehabilitation and follow-up appointments
- Practising the exercises therapists set
What stroke recovery support 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.
What to know before hiring a caregiver for stroke recovery
More than 795,000 people in the U.S. have a stroke every year, about 610,000 of them for the first time (CDC). Many go home to recover.
Questions worth asking: Have you cared for someone after a stroke? How do you help with one-sided weakness during transfers? Can you drive to rehabilitation appointments? More in our stroke recovery support guide.
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Stroke Recovery Support in Los Alamitos: common questions
How much does stroke recovery support 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 after a stroke?
Helps with personal care, meals and moving safely, takes the person to therapy, helps them practise what therapists set, and keeps the family informed. Medical and therapy decisions stay with the care team.
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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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