Mobility Assistance in Bad Axe, MI: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Bad Axe, MI: the local picture

20%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (17% in Huron County)

170

residents 85 or older (5.7% of all residents)

0.4 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Bad Axe)

37%

of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in Huron County)

About 142 Bad Axe residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (20%; 17% in Huron County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Bad Axe that list physical therapy include Mclaren Home Health and Seasons Change Home Health Care; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Bad Axe compared with Huron County and Michigan

Census figure	Bad Axe	Huron County	Michigan
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	20%	17%	19%
Residents 85 or older	5.7%	3.4%	2.1%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	2.6%	5.5%	6.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability	37%	30%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	34%	32%	29%
Households with no vehicle	15%	6.3%	7.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$25,938	$45,144	—

Older residents in towns around Bad Axe

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Sandusky, MI	28 mi	530	22%
Caro, MI	30 mi	1,039	20%
East Tawas, MI	41 mi	971	33%
Vassar, MI	42 mi	471	37%
Essexville, MI	44 mi	694	19%
Bay City, MI	47 mi	5,720	29%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Mclaren Home Health	Bay City, MI	47 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(800) 862-3132
Seasons Change Home Health Care	Pigeon, MI	14 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(989) 856-2800
First State Home Health Care, Inc	Saginaw, MI	53 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(989) 771-2100
Residential Home Health And Hospice	Saginaw, MI	53 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(810) 245-3300
Residential Home Health And Hospice	Lapeer, MI	54 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(810) 245-3300
Covenant At Home	Saginaw, MI	55 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(989) 799-6020

Emergency hospitals near Bad Axe

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Mclaren Thumb Region	Bad Axe, MI	0.4 mi	5 of 5	(989) 269-9521
Scheurer Hospital	Pigeon, MI	14 mi	not rated	(989) 453-3223

Straight-line miles from the center of Bad Axe. 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 Bad Axe

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 67% of the $2,162 monthly median income of Bad Axe 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 Bad Axe: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Bad Axe?

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 67% of the $2,162 monthly median income of Bad Axe 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.

Mobility Assistance at Home in Bad Axe, MI