Mobility Assistance in Cahokia Heights, IL

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Cahokia Heights, IL: the local picture

32%

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

235

residents 85 or older (1.4% of all residents)

1.8 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Centreville)

41%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in St. Clair County)

About 567 Cahokia Heights residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (32%; 22% in St. Clair County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

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

Cahokia Heights compared with St. Clair County and Illinois

Census figure	Cahokia Heights	St. Clair County	Illinois
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	32%	22%	20%
Residents 85 or older	1.4%	2.1%	2.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	12%	7.5%	6.9%
Residents 65+ with a disability	41%	33%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	47%	32%	30%
Households with no vehicle	18%	7.5%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$40,160	$54,949	—

Older residents in towns around Cahokia Heights

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
East St. Louis, IL	3.3 mi	4,154	30%
Dupo, IL	5.1 mi	576	11%
St. Louis, MO	6.5 mi	44,707	26%
Lemay, MO	7.5 mi	2,439	24%
Caseyville, IL	7.6 mi	828	38%
Fairview Heights, IL	8.3 mi	3,239	16%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Evertrue Home Health	St. Louis, MO	11 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(314) 352-7889
Aw Health Care	Saint Louis, MO	11 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	14 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(618) 622-8854
Elara Caring V	Springfield, IL	87 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	16 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(800) 642-6099
Bjc Home Care Services	Saint Louis, MO	17 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(314) 362-0200

Emergency hospitals near Cahokia Heights

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Touchette Regional Hospital Inc	Centreville, IL	1.8 mi	not rated	(618) 332-3060
Ssm Health Saint Louis University Hospital	Saint Louis, MO	4.4 mi	1 of 5	(314) 257-8000

Straight-line miles from the center of Cahokia Heights. 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 Cahokia Heights

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 47% of the $3,347 monthly median income of Cahokia Heights 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 Cahokia Heights: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Cahokia Heights?

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 47% of the $3,347 monthly median income of Cahokia Heights 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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