Mobility Assistance in Cadillac, MI

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Cadillac, MI: the local picture

27%

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

375

residents 85 or older (3.6% of all residents)

0.3 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Cadillac)

45%

of residents 65+ report a disability (38% in Wexford County)

About 565 Cadillac residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (27%; 22% in Wexford County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Cadillac that list physical therapy include Munson Home Care and Residential Home Health And Hospice; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Cadillac compared with Wexford County and Michigan

Census figure	Cadillac	Wexford County	Michigan
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	27%	22%	19%
Residents 85 or older	3.6%	2.1%	2.1%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	11%	7.4%	6.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability	45%	38%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	39%	27%	29%
Households with no vehicle	9.9%	6.0%	7.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$33,711	$43,843	—

Older residents in towns around Cadillac

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Reed City, MI	26 mi	528	41%
Houghton Lake, MI	34 mi	1,983	30%
Kalkaska, MI	36 mi	544	42%
Traverse City, MI	36 mi	3,729	13%
Big Rapids, MI	38 mi	825	18%
Clare, MI	44 mi	769	34%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Munson Home Care	Traverse City, MI	37 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(800) 252-2065
Residential Home Health And Hospice	Saginaw, MI	91 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(810) 245-3300
Residential Home Health And Hospice	Lapeer, MI	133 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(810) 245-3300
Residential Home Health	Troy, MI	160 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(866) 902-4000
Advisacare Solutions Of Northern Michigan, LLC	Charlevoix, MI	71 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(231) 547-6092

Emergency hospitals near Cadillac

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Munson Healthcare Cadillac Hospital	Cadillac, MI	0.3 mi	4 of 5	(231) 876-7400
Corewell Health Reed City Hospital	Reed City, MI	25 mi	not rated	(616) 225-6901

Straight-line miles from the center of Cadillac. 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 Cadillac

At the Michigan median aide wage of $16.83 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,459 a month in wages, which is 52% of the $2,809 monthly median income of Cadillac households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Michigan's minimum wage is $13.73 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026), rising to $15.00 on January 1, 2027.

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 Cadillac: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Cadillac?

At the Michigan median aide wage of $16.83 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,459 a month in wages, which is 52% of the $2,809 monthly median income of Cadillac households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Michigan's minimum wage is $13.73 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026), rising to $15.00 on January 1, 2027.

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 Cadillac, MI