Mobility Assistance in Aledo, IL: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Aledo, IL: the local picture

11%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (14% in Mercer County)

90

residents 85 or older (2.5% of all residents)

0.3 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Aledo)

34%

of residents 65+ report a disability (31% in Mercer County)

About 80 Aledo residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (11%; 14% in Mercer County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Aledo that list physical therapy include Centerwell Home Health and Osf Home Health-Western Region; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Aledo compared with Mercer County and Illinois

Census figure	Aledo	Mercer County	Illinois
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	11%	14%	20%
Residents 85 or older	2.5%	2.4%	2.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.9%	5.1%	6.9%
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	31%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	26%	30%
Households with no vehicle	2.7%	2.8%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$57,607	$56,848	—

Older residents in towns around Aledo

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Milan, IL	19 mi	1,083	22%
Monmouth, IL	20 mi	1,361	25%
Rock Island, IL	20 mi	6,797	26%
Muscatine, IA	23 mi	4,139	19%
Coal Valley, IL	23 mi	914	11%
Moline, IL	24 mi	7,901	20%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Moline, IL	24 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(309) 786-3700
Osf Home Health-Western Region	Galesburg, IL	26 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(309) 344-9700
Western Ill Home Hlth Care In	Monmouth, IL	21 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(309) 734-9376
Unity Point At Home	Moline, IL	24 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(309) 779-7600
Northwestern Illinois Home Health	Moline, IL	24 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy	(309) 623-4022
Lhc - Illinois Home Health Care	Galesburg, IL	26 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, home health aides	(309) 343-9031

Emergency hospitals near Aledo

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Genesis Medical Center, Aledo	Aledo, IL	0.3 mi	not rated	(309) 582-9100
Osf Holy Family Medical Center	Monmouth, IL	21 mi	4 of 5	(309) 734-3141

Straight-line miles from the center of Aledo. 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 Aledo

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 33% of the $4,801 monthly median income of Aledo 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 Aledo: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Aledo?

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 33% of the $4,801 monthly median income of Aledo 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 Aledo, IL