Mobility Assistance in Ann Arbor, MI

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Ann Arbor, MI: the local picture

15%

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

1,968

residents 85 or older (1.6% of all residents)

0.5 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Ann Arbor)

25%

of residents 65+ report a disability (27% in Washtenaw County)

About 2,365 Ann Arbor residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (15%; 15% in Washtenaw County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

1,968 residents are 85 or older. Ask any caregiver who will help with transfers how they were trained.

Home health agencies serving Ann Arbor that list physical therapy include Carebridge Home Health and Interim Oakland County; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Ann Arbor compared with Washtenaw County and Michigan

Census figure	Ann Arbor	Washtenaw County	Michigan
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	15%	15%	19%
Residents 85 or older	1.6%	1.7%	2.1%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.3%	5.0%	6.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability	25%	27%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	29%	28%	29%
Households with no vehicle	13%	8.2%	7.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$94,402	$77,170	—

Older residents in towns around Ann Arbor

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Ypsilanti, MI	6.0 mi	1,918	19%
Saline, MI	7.5 mi	2,576	15%
Dexter, MI	8.6 mi	980	21%
Whitmore Lake, MI	10 mi	1,161	9.1%
South Lyon, MI	13 mi	2,055	14%
Milan, MI	14 mi	996	14%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Carebridge Home Health	Canton, MI	14 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(248) 559-5661
Interim Oakland County	Novi, MI	19 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(248) 553-3333
Central Home Health Care	Southfield, MI	31 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(248) 569-5410
Shared Services Home Health Care	Saline, MI	7.9 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(734) 222-4037
Safe Care Home Health Services	Livonia, MI	20 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(734) 744-9683
Holistic Home Healthcare, LLC	Garden City, MI	20 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(313) 401-0066

Emergency hospitals near Ann Arbor

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
University Of Michigan Health System	Ann Arbor, MI	0.5 mi	4 of 5	(734) 764-1505
Va Ann Arbor Healthcare System	Ann Arbor, MI	2.3 mi	5 of 5	(734) 769-7100

Straight-line miles from the center of Ann Arbor. 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 Ann Arbor

At the Michigan median aide wage of $16.83 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,459 a month in wages, which is 19% of the $7,867 monthly median income of Ann Arbor households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Michigan's minimum wage is $13.73 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026), rising to $15.00 on January 1, 2027.

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 Ann Arbor: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Ann Arbor?

At the Michigan median aide wage of $16.83 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,459 a month in wages, which is 19% of the $7,867 monthly median income of Ann Arbor households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Michigan's minimum wage is $13.73 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026), rising to $15.00 on January 1, 2027.

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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