Mobility Assistance in Bethalto, IL

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Bethalto, IL: the local picture

18%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (24% in Madison County)

238

residents 85 or older (2.6% of all residents)

6.0 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Alton)

28%

of residents 65+ report a disability (35% in Madison County)

About 373 Bethalto residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (18%; 24% in Madison County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Bethalto that list physical therapy include Aw Health Care and Adoration Home Health; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Bethalto compared with Madison County and Illinois

Census figure	Bethalto	Madison County	Illinois
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	18%	24%	20%
Residents 85 or older	2.6%	2.1%	2.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	7.9%	7.6%	6.9%
Residents 65+ with a disability	28%	35%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	24%	32%	30%
Households with no vehicle	3.2%	5.7%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$48,889	$57,096	—

Older residents in towns around Bethalto

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Rosewood Heights, IL	1.8 mi	1,068	23%
Wood River, IL	3.2 mi	1,691	38%
East Alton, IL	3.6 mi	890	15%
Alton, IL	5.7 mi	4,354	28%
Holiday Shores, IL	6.0 mi	498	27%
Edwardsville, IL	8.2 mi	3,310	18%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Aw Health Care	Saint Louis, MO	22 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(314) 726-5600
Adoration Home Health	O Fallon, IL	24 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(618) 622-8854
Evertrue Home Health	St. Louis, MO	26 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(314) 352-7889
Greene County Health Dept	Carrollton, IL	34 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(217) 942-6961
Elara Caring V	Springfield, IL	63 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(217) 718-4889
Residential Home Health Of Southern Illinois	Glen Carbon, IL	11 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(800) 642-6099

Emergency hospitals near Bethalto

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Alton Memorial Hospital	Alton, IL	6.0 mi	4 of 5	(314) 286-2227
Gateway Regional Medical Center	Granite City, IL	13 mi	2 of 5	(618) 798-3000

Straight-line miles from the center of Bethalto. 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 Bethalto

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 39% of the $4,074 monthly median income of Bethalto 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 Bethalto: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Bethalto?

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 39% of the $4,074 monthly median income of Bethalto 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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