Mobility Assistance in Clare, MI: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Clare, MI: the local picture

34%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (23% in Clare County)

116

residents 85 or older (3.5% of all residents)

16 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Mount Pleasant)

45%

of residents 65+ report a disability (38% in Clare County)

About 240 Clare residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (34%; 23% in Clare County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Clare that list physical therapy include Americans Home Health Care and Elara Caring; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Clare compared with Clare County and Michigan

Census figure	Clare	Clare County	Michigan
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	34%	23%	19%
Residents 85 or older	3.5%	2.5%	2.1%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.4%	7.2%	6.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability	45%	38%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	55%	30%	29%
Households with no vehicle	7.2%	7.8%	7.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$45,294	$42,986	—

Older residents in towns around Clare

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Mount Pleasant, MI	16 mi	1,951	24%
Gladwin, MI	17 mi	781	35%
St. Louis, MI	30 mi	865	22%
Midland, MI	30 mi	8,729	19%
Alma, MI	31 mi	1,643	17%
Canadian Lakes, MI	32 mi	1,342	8.4%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Americans Home Health Care	Saginaw, MI	47 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(989) 791-7951
Elara Caring	Jackson, MI	110 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(517) 780-9500
First State Home Health Care, Inc	Saginaw, MI	47 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(989) 771-2100
Mclaren Home Care	Mount Pleasant, MI	16 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(989) 772-6785
Heartland Home Health	Midland, MI	31 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(989) 667-3440
Mymichigan Home Care	Midland, MI	31 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(989) 633-1400

Emergency hospitals near Clare

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Mclaren Central Michigan	Mount Pleasant, MI	16 mi	3 of 5	(989) 772-6700
Mymichigan Medical Center Gladwin	Gladwin, MI	19 mi	not rated	(989) 426-9286

Straight-line miles from the center of Clare. 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 Clare

At the Michigan median aide wage of $16.83 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,459 a month in wages, which is 39% of the $3,775 monthly median income of Clare households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Michigan's minimum wage is $13.73 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026), rising to $15.00 on January 1, 2027.

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 Clare: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Clare?

At the Michigan median aide wage of $16.83 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,459 a month in wages, which is 39% of the $3,775 monthly median income of Clare households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Michigan's minimum wage is $13.73 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026), rising to $15.00 on January 1, 2027.

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 Clare, MI