Mobility Assistance in Carbondale, IL

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Carbondale, IL: the local picture

27%

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

484

residents 85 or older (2.2% of all residents)

0.5 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Carbondale)

41%

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

About 539 Carbondale residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (27%; 24% in Jackson County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Carbondale that list physical therapy include Residential Home Health Of Southern Illinois and Residential Home Health Of Southern Illinois, LLC; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Carbondale compared with Jackson County and Illinois

Census figure	Carbondale	Jackson County	Illinois
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	27%	24%	20%
Residents 85 or older	2.2%	2.2%	2.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	11%	10%	6.9%
Residents 65+ with a disability	41%	39%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	33%	30%
Households with no vehicle	17%	12%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$68,598	$49,679	—

Older residents in towns around Carbondale

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Murphysboro, IL	6.7 mi	1,462	28%
Carterville, IL	8.1 mi	985	36%
Herrin, IL	12 mi	2,336	24%
Marion, IL	15 mi	3,963	25%
Johnston City, IL	17 mi	556	45%
Anna, IL	18 mi	999	36%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Residential Home Health Of Southern Illinois	Glen Carbon, IL	82 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(800) 642-6099
Residential Home Health Of Southern Illinois, LLC	Marion, IL	16 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(800) 642-6099
Lhc-Illinois Home Health Care	Marion, IL	16 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(618) 997-6565
Franklin Williamson Bi County	Marion, IL	16 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(618) 998-0507
Ability Home Health And Rehab LLC	Christopher, IL	20 mi	not rated	—	(618) 534-9678

Emergency hospitals near Carbondale

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Memorial Hospital Of Carbondale	Carbondale, IL	0.5 mi	1 of 5	(618) 549-0721
St Joseph Memorial Hospital	Murphysboro, IL	6.6 mi	not rated	(618) 684-3156

Straight-line miles from the center of Carbondale. 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 Carbondale

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 28% of the $5,717 monthly median income of Carbondale 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 Carbondale: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Carbondale?

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 28% of the $5,717 monthly median income of Carbondale 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 Carbondale, IL