Mobility Assistance in Centralia, IL

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Centralia, IL: the local picture

26%

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

506

residents 85 or older (4.3% of all residents)

0.7 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Centralia)

38%

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

About 624 Centralia residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (26%; 24% in Marion County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

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

Centralia compared with Marion County and Illinois

Census figure	Centralia	Marion County	Illinois
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	26%	24%	20%
Residents 85 or older	4.3%	2.8%	2.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.6%	6.4%	6.9%
Residents 65+ with a disability	38%	39%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	49%	37%	30%
Households with no vehicle	13%	7.0%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$43,207	$50,069	—

Older residents in towns around Centralia

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Salem, IL	11 mi	1,498	29%
Carlyle, IL	15 mi	612	15%
Nashville, IL	18 mi	660	24%
Mount Vernon, IL	18 mi	2,757	19%
Breese, IL	23 mi	869	16%
Greenville, IL	29 mi	1,050	26%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Adoration Home Health	O Fallon, IL	42 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(618) 622-8854
Residential Home Health Of Southern Illinois	Glen Carbon, IL	49 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(800) 642-6099
Mederi Caretenders	Mount Vernon, IL	18 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(618) 988-1840
Ssm Health At Home Health-Illinois	Mount Vernon, IL	23 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(618) 899-1621
Mederi Caretenders Of Fairview Heights	Fairview Heights, IL	48 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(618) 277-8899
Hshs Home Care Illinois	Effingham, IL	51 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(217) 347-1777

Emergency hospitals near Centralia

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Ssm Health St Mary's Hospital -Centralia	Centralia, IL	0.7 mi	3 of 5	(618) 436-8000
Salem Township Hospital	Salem, IL	12 mi	4 of 5	(618) 548-3194

Straight-line miles from the center of Centralia. 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 Centralia

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 44% of the $3,601 monthly median income of Centralia 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 Centralia: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Centralia?

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 44% of the $3,601 monthly median income of Centralia 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 Centralia, IL