Mobility Assistance in Cary, IL: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Cary, IL: the local picture

14%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (17% in McHenry County)

206

residents 85 or older (1.1% of all residents)

4.4 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Crystal Lake)

22%

of residents 65+ report a disability (28% in McHenry County)

About 335 Cary residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (14%; 17% in McHenry County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Cary that list physical therapy include Elara Caring Ix and Center Of Illinois Home Healthcare, Inc; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Cary compared with McHenry County and Illinois

Census figure	Cary	McHenry County	Illinois
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	14%	17%	20%
Residents 85 or older	1.1%	1.6%	2.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	3.3%	5.4%	6.9%
Residents 65+ with a disability	22%	28%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	22%	25%	30%
Households with no vehicle	2.8%	3.5%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$71,611	$70,816	—

Older residents in towns around Cary

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Fox River Grove, IL	2.1 mi	637	5.3%
Lake in the Hills, IL	4.1 mi	2,884	13%
Lake Barrington, IL	4.1 mi	1,797	12%
Crystal Lake, IL	4.6 mi	6,053	17%
Algonquin, IL	5.2 mi	4,502	23%
Island Lake, IL	5.2 mi	1,111	19%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring Ix	Huntley, IL	9.4 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(847) 589-6976
Center Of Illinois Home Healthcare, Inc	Arlington Heights, IL	17 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(847) 437-0774
All Quality Home Health Care, LLC	Wheeling, IL	17 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(224) 676-1470
Alternacare Home Health SC	Bloomingdale, IL	20 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(630) 629-7700
Homestead Health Care Services, LLC	Northbrook, IL	22 mi	5 of 5	—	(847) 715-9191
Crystal Home Health Care, LLC	Des Plaines, IL	24 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(630) 887-1600

Emergency hospitals near Cary

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Mercyhealth Hospital & Physician Clinic-Crystal La	Crystal Lake, IL	4.4 mi	not rated	(792) 220-5500
Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital	Barrington, IL	6.7 mi	5 of 5	(847) 381-9600

Straight-line miles from the center of Cary. 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 Cary

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 27% of the $5,968 monthly median income of Cary 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 Cary: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Cary?

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 27% of the $5,968 monthly median income of Cary 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 Cary, IL