Mobility Assistance in Beardstown, IL

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Beardstown, IL: the local picture

17%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (20% in Cass County)

162

residents 85 or older (2.6% of all residents)

9.3 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Rushville)

45%

of residents 65+ report a disability (37% in Cass County)

About 119 Beardstown residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (17%; 20% in Cass County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Beardstown that list physical therapy include Elara Caring V and Memorial Home Services; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Beardstown compared with Cass County and Illinois

Census figure	Beardstown	Cass County	Illinois
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	17%	20%	20%
Residents 85 or older	2.6%	2.6%	2.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	2.4%	4.7%	6.9%
Residents 65+ with a disability	45%	37%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	48%	34%	30%
Households with no vehicle	5.8%	4.5%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$31,633	$52,357	—

Older residents in towns around Beardstown

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Rushville, IL	10 mi	618	16%
Jacksonville, IL	22 mi	3,371	28%
South Jacksonville, IL	24 mi	971	30%
Havana, IL	28 mi	712	26%
Macomb, IL	34 mi	2,363	26%
Pittsfield, IL	35 mi	1,079	29%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring V	Springfield, IL	43 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(217) 718-4889
Memorial Home Services	Springfield, IL	47 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(217) 788-4663
Cass County Home Health Agency	Virginia, IL	12 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(217) 452-3057

Emergency hospitals near Beardstown

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Sarah D Culbertson Memorial Hospital	Rushville, IL	9.3 mi	not rated	(217) 322-4321
Jacksonville Memorial Hospital	Jacksonville, IL	22 mi	not rated	(217) 245-9551

Straight-line miles from the center of Beardstown. 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 Beardstown

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 60% of the $2,636 monthly median income of Beardstown 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 Beardstown: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Beardstown?

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 60% of the $2,636 monthly median income of Beardstown 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.

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