Learn More About Home Care in Burbank, CA
Known as the “Media Capital of the World,” Burbank is home to major production facilities like Warner Bros. Entertainment and The Walt Disney Company, and several of the most iconic attractions in the Los Angeles area — such as Universal Studios, Griffith Observatory, and the Hollywood Sign — are just south of town. Within city limits, local festivals and businesses in downtown Burbank create the city’s sense of community and identity.
Home care, or in-home care, in Burbank is a service which offers compassion and help to seniors who need assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs) and wish to remain in their homes. Levels of care vary according to need, and can include companionship, meal prep, cleaning, transportation, and help with ADLs like bathing and dressing. Home care aides are trained to understand the nuances of senior care but generally aren’t licensed to provide medical services.
A Place for Mom’s local Senior Living Advisors can help find the right home care provider in Burbank for you or your loved one.
Cost of Home Care in Burbank, CA
The median monthly cost of a home health aide in 2020 was about $5,500 in the Burbank area and in the state of California, according to Genworth.
Learn More About Burbank, CA
Cost of Living
The total household expenses associated with living in Burbank are rated six points above the national average. Grocery and other essential costs are also rated above the average.
Index Scores
All index scores are based on a scale that has the national average set at 100. A score of 200 indicates that the cost is twice as expensive as the national average, while a score of 50 indicates that the cost is half as expensive.
| Household Expenses |
Health Care |
Insurance |
Entertainment |
Groceries |
Clothing |
| 106 |
107 |
109 |
108 |
107 |
106 |
Income and Housing
| Median Income Age 45-64 |
Median Income Age 65+ |
Median Household Income |
Average Individual Income |
Median Employee Salary |
Average Property Tax |
One-bedroom Apartment Gross Rent Estimate |
| $83,914 per year |
$39,655 per year |
$71,148 per year |
$37,569 per year |
$50,658 per year |
$5,317 per year |
$1,195 per month |
Local Hospitals
The top hospitals that service Burbank include:
Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center
- Facility type: faith-based, short-term acute care
- Bed count: 390+
- Specialties: emergency department, ICU, joint replacement
Glendale Memorial Hospital & Health Center
- Facility type: nonprofit, short-term acute care
- Bed count: 300+
- Specialties: emergency department, ICU, spine surgery
Pacifica Hospital of the Valley
- Facility type: corporate, short-term acute care
- Bed count: 230+
- Specialties: emergency department, physical therapy
Weather and Climate
Burbank’s climate is classified as Mediterranean, which means the city experiences hot summers, mild winters, and year-round low humidity. The average humidity level is 56%, and humidity levels are often highest during May at about 61%.
Seasonal Temperatures
| January Average |
January Maximum |
January Minimum |
| 55°F |
68°F |
42°F |
| July Average |
July Maximum |
July Minimum |
| 78°F |
89°F |
62°F |
Air Quality
- Relative Air Quality Index: 154
This index is based on a scale that has the national average set at 100. A score of 200 indicates twice the presence of air pollutants than the national average, while a score of 50 indicates half the presence.
Precipitation
- Average annual precipitation: 17″
Demographics and Values
Population Statistics
| Median Age |
Percent of Population Over 65 |
Population |
Population Density |
Average Household Size |
| 41 |
15.4% |
105,354 |
6,072 per square mile |
2.5 |
Race & Ethnicity
| American Indian or Alaskan Native |
Asian |
Black |
Hispanic or Latino |
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander |
Two or More Races |
White (not Hispanic or Latino) |
| 0.8% |
12.1% |
3.0% |
23.5% |
<0.1% |
4.8% |
56.9% |
These figures were taken from the most recent U.S. Census.
LGBTQ+ Inclusivity
These scores were taken from the 2020 Human Rights Campaign’s Municipal Equality Index.
- Non-discrimination laws in Glendale: 30/30
- Overall inclusivity: 70/100
2016 Presidential Election Results for Los Angeles County
| Democratic |
Republican |
Other |
| 71.4% |
23.4% |
5.2% |
Arts, Culture, Entertainment, and Recreation
Some of the most popular museums and attractions in Burbank include:
- Martial Arts History Museum
- Gordon R. Howard Museum
- Brand Park
- Robert R. Ovrom Park and Community Center
- Stough Canyon Park
- Verdugo Mountains Open Space Preserve
- AMC Burbank 16
- Starlight Bowl
- Downtown Burbank Arts Festival
- Burbank Town Center
- Magnolia Park
Transportation
Burbank Bus provides city-wide public bus transportation to Burbank residents as well as curb-to-curb pickup for senior citizens. Taxis and rideshare services, like Uber and Lyft, are also available in Burbank.
