Mobility Assistance in Bourbonnais, IL

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Bourbonnais, IL: the local picture

22%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (25% in Kankakee County)

233

residents 85 or older (1.3% of all residents)

4.6 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Kankakee)

38%

of residents 65+ report a disability (39% in Kankakee County)

About 565 Bourbonnais residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (22%; 25% in Kankakee County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Bourbonnais that list physical therapy include Elara Caring Iii and Providence At Home; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Bourbonnais compared with Kankakee County and Illinois

Census figure	Bourbonnais	Kankakee County	Illinois
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	22%	25%	20%
Residents 85 or older	1.3%	1.7%	2.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	7.8%	9.8%	6.9%
Residents 65+ with a disability	38%	39%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	26%	30%	30%
Households with no vehicle	4.6%	6.6%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$58,113	$51,634	—

Older residents in towns around Bourbonnais

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Bradley, IL	2.1 mi	2,318	24%
Manteno, IL	4.8 mi	2,304	26%
Kankakee, IL	5.7 mi	3,433	34%
Peotone, IL	11 mi	709	19%
Momence, IL	11 mi	648	23%
Manhattan, IL	17 mi	903	11%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring Iii	Tinley Park, IL	28 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(708) 448-3176
Providence At Home	Tinley Park, IL	28 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(800) 509-2800
Newsome Home Health Care & Purpose Care Of Illinois - Joliet	Joliet, IL	28 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(815) 744-4770
United Caregivers, Inc	Burr Ridge, IL	39 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(630) 655-3204
Tru-Care Home Health, Inc	Chicago, IL	56 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(847) 329-0066
Apple Home Healthcare, Ltd.	Barrington, IL	69 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(773) 871-8700

Emergency hospitals near Bourbonnais

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Presence St Marys Hospital	Kankakee, IL	4.6 mi	4 of 5	(815) 937-2490
Riverside Medical Center	Kankakee, IL	4.6 mi	4 of 5	(815) 933-1671

Straight-line miles from the center of Bourbonnais. 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 Bourbonnais

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 33% of the $4,843 monthly median income of Bourbonnais 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 Bourbonnais: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Bourbonnais?

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 33% of the $4,843 monthly median income of Bourbonnais 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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