Mobility Assistance in Berkeley, IL

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Berkeley, IL: the local picture

31%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (22% in Cook County)

99

residents 85 or older (1.9% of all residents)

1.5 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Elmhurst)

35%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Cook County)

About 270 Berkeley residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (31%; 22% in Cook County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Berkeley that list physical therapy include Centerwell Home Health and Holistic Health Partners, Inc; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Berkeley compared with Cook County and Illinois

Census figure	Berkeley	Cook County	Illinois
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	31%	22%	20%
Residents 85 or older	1.9%	2.0%	2.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	11%	7.7%	6.9%
Residents 65+ with a disability	35%	32%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	9.5%	32%	30%
Households with no vehicle	7.7%	18%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$55,000	$56,774	—

Older residents in towns around Berkeley

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Hillside, IL	1.6 mi	1,413	18%
Elmhurst, IL	1.7 mi	8,662	15%
Northlake, IL	1.8 mi	2,371	33%
Stone Park, IL	1.9 mi	152	33%
Bellwood, IL	1.9 mi	2,914	24%
Melrose Park, IL	2.6 mi	3,138	28%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Oak Brook, IL	4.5 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(708) 442-6420
Holistic Health Partners, Inc	Des Plaines, IL	9.0 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(708) 272-9398
Home Care Experts	Burr Ridge, IL	10 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(224) 500-2625
Greatland Home Health Services, Inc	Naperville, IL	15 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(630) 548-2126
Loyola Medicine Home Care	Oak Brook, IL	4.5 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(630) 861-5200
United Caregivers, Inc	Burr Ridge, IL	10 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(630) 655-3204

Emergency hospitals near Berkeley

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Elmhurst Memorial Hospital	Elmhurst, IL	1.5 mi	3 of 5	(331) 221-1000
Loyola Gottlieb Memorial Hospital	Melrose Park, IL	2.9 mi	3 of 5	(708) 681-3200

Straight-line miles from the center of Berkeley. 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 Berkeley

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 35% of the $4,583 monthly median income of Berkeley 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 Berkeley: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Berkeley?

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 35% of the $4,583 monthly median income of Berkeley 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 Berkeley, IL