Mobility Assistance in Addison, IL: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Addison, IL: the local picture

16%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (15% in DuPage County)

807

residents 85 or older (2.3% of all residents)

3.7 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Glendale Heights)

27%

of residents 65+ report a disability (26% in DuPage County)

About 943 Addison residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (16%; 15% in DuPage County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Addison that list physical therapy include Alternacare Home Health SC and Mid America Home Health Care, Inc; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Addison compared with DuPage County and Illinois

Census figure	Addison	DuPage County	Illinois
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	16%	15%	20%
Residents 85 or older	2.3%	2.0%	2.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.5%	5.7%	6.9%
Residents 65+ with a disability	27%	26%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	20%	25%	30%
Households with no vehicle	3.7%	4.6%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$61,767	$77,810	—

Older residents in towns around Addison

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Wood Dale, IL	2.8 mi	2,642	15%
Itasca, IL	3.2 mi	1,364	11%
Villa Park, IL	3.5 mi	3,291	20%
Glendale Heights, IL	3.6 mi	4,228	19%
Bensenville, IL	3.8 mi	3,042	18%
Lombard, IL	3.9 mi	7,465	18%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Alternacare Home Health SC	Bloomingdale, IL	3.8 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(630) 629-7700
Mid America Home Health Care, Inc	Lombard, IL	4.1 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(630) 519-4099
Centerwell Home Health	Oak Brook, IL	6.9 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(708) 442-6420
Ascendant Home Health Inc	Oak Brook, IL	6.9 mi	5 of 5	—	(847) 510-4106
Center Of Illinois Home Healthcare, Inc	Arlington Heights, IL	9.3 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(847) 437-0774
Holistic Health Partners, Inc	Des Plaines, IL	9.3 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(708) 272-9398

Emergency hospitals near Addison

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Uchicago Medicine Adventhealth Glenoaks	Glendale Heights, IL	3.7 mi	3 of 5	(630) 545-8000
Elmhurst Memorial Hospital	Elmhurst, IL	4.4 mi	3 of 5	(331) 221-1000

Straight-line miles from the center of Addison. 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 Addison

At the Illinois median aide wage of $18.30 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,586 a month in wages, which is 31% of the $5,147 monthly median income of Addison households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Illinois's minimum wage is $15.00 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 Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states.

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 Addison: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Addison?

At the Illinois median aide wage of $18.30 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,586 a month in wages, which is 31% of the $5,147 monthly median income of Addison households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Illinois's minimum wage is $15.00 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.

Mobility Assistance at Home in Addison, IL