Mobility Assistance in Chatham, IL: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Chatham, IL: the local picture

22%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (20% in Sangamon County)

191

residents 85 or older (1.3% of all residents)

9.2 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Springfield)

35%

of residents 65+ report a disability (31% in Sangamon County)

About 383 Chatham residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (22%; 20% in Sangamon County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

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

Chatham compared with Sangamon County and Illinois

Census figure	Chatham	Sangamon County	Illinois
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	22%	20%	20%
Residents 85 or older	1.3%	2.2%	2.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.7%	7.3%	6.9%
Residents 65+ with a disability	35%	31%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	31%	34%	30%
Households with no vehicle	0.9%	7.6%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$87,713	$65,003	—

Older residents in towns around Chatham

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Auburn, IL	7.3 mi	706	27%
Pawnee, IL	8.0 mi	430	27%
Springfield, IL	8.5 mi	22,574	21%
Rochester, IL	10 mi	721	9.3%
Virden, IL	12 mi	528	16%
Riverton, IL	14 mi	604	14%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring V	Springfield, IL	6.8 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	65 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(800) 642-6099
Enhabit Home Health	Springfield, IL	7.0 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(217) 542-7138
Advanced Healthcare Services, LLC	Springfield, IL	6.6 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(217) 726-6956
Memorial Home Services	Springfield, IL	7.0 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(217) 788-4663
SC Home Health Nfp	Springfield, IL	7.0 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(217) 528-7541

Emergency hospitals near Chatham

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
St Johns Hospital	Springfield, IL	9.2 mi	2 of 5	(217) 544-6464
Memorial Medical Center	Springfield, IL	11 mi	3 of 5	(217) 788-3000

Straight-line miles from the center of Chatham. 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 Chatham

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 22% of the $7,309 monthly median income of Chatham 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 Chatham: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Chatham?

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 22% of the $7,309 monthly median income of Chatham 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 Chatham, IL