Mobility Assistance in Benton, IL: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Benton, IL: the local picture

34%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (29% in Franklin County)

119

residents 85 or older (1.7% of all residents)

1.0 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Benton)

54%

of residents 65+ report a disability (44% in Franklin County)

About 547 Benton residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (34%; 29% in Franklin County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Benton that list physical therapy include Residential Home Health Of Southern Illinois, LLC and Lhc-Illinois Home Health Care; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Benton compared with Franklin County and Illinois

Census figure	Benton	Franklin County	Illinois
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	34%	29%	20%
Residents 85 or older	1.7%	2.3%	2.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	10%	8.4%	6.9%
Residents 65+ with a disability	54%	44%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	36%	36%	30%
Households with no vehicle	6.2%	6.3%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$35,912	$43,299	—

Older residents in towns around Benton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
West Frankfort, IL	7.9 mi	1,051	34%
Christopher, IL	7.9 mi	694	48%
Johnston City, IL	13 mi	556	45%
Herrin, IL	16 mi	2,336	24%
Du Quoin, IL	17 mi	1,071	20%
Marion, IL	19 mi	3,963	25%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Residential Home Health Of Southern Illinois, LLC	Marion, IL	20 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(800) 642-6099
Lhc-Illinois Home Health Care	Marion, IL	20 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(618) 997-6565
Franklin Williamson Bi County	Marion, IL	20 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(618) 998-0507
Mederi Caretenders	Mount Vernon, IL	21 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(618) 988-1840
Ssm Health At Home Health-Illinois	Mount Vernon, IL	52 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(618) 899-1621

Emergency hospitals near Benton

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Franklin Hospital	Benton, IL	1.0 mi	not rated	(618) 439-3161
Herrin Hospital	Herrin, IL	16 mi	1 of 5	(618) 942-2171

Straight-line miles from the center of Benton. 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 Benton

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 53% of the $2,993 monthly median income of Benton 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 Benton: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Benton?

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 53% of the $2,993 monthly median income of Benton 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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