Mobility Assistance in Crest Hill, IL

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Crest Hill, IL: the local picture

28%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (18% in Will County)

690

residents 85 or older (3.3% of all residents)

2.2 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Joliet)

38%

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

About 1,015 Crest Hill residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (28%; 18% in Will County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Crest Hill that list physical therapy include Valentine Home Health Care, Inc and Home Care Experts; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Crest Hill compared with Will County and Illinois

Census figure	Crest Hill	Will County	Illinois
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	28%	18%	20%
Residents 85 or older	3.3%	1.5%	2.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	10.0%	6.7%	6.9%
Residents 65+ with a disability	38%	28%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	36%	22%	30%
Households with no vehicle	6.4%	3.9%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$59,589	$72,666	—

Older residents in towns around Crest Hill

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Fairmont, IL	3.0 mi	327	31%
Romeoville, IL	3.8 mi	4,787	20%
Joliet, IL	4.4 mi	17,319	18%
Lockport, IL	4.5 mi	3,375	15%
Ridgewood, IL	4.6 mi	137	12%
Rockdale, IL	4.8 mi	217	17%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Valentine Home Health Care, Inc	Lemont, IL	12 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(630) 440-1316
Home Care Experts	Burr Ridge, IL	15 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(224) 500-2625
Ascendant Home Health Inc	Oak Brook, IL	20 mi	5 of 5	—	(847) 510-4106
Centerwell Home Health	Oak Brook, IL	20 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(708) 442-6420
Sunny Hill Home Health Care, Inc	Oak Lawn, IL	21 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(708) 424-7025
Mid America Home Health Care, Inc	Lombard, IL	21 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(630) 519-4099

Emergency hospitals near Crest Hill

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Saint Joseph Medical Center	Joliet, IL	2.2 mi	1 of 5	(815) 725-7133
Uchicago Medicine Adventhealth Bolingbrook	Bolingbrook, IL	8.6 mi	3 of 5	(630) 312-5000

Straight-line miles from the center of Crest Hill. 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 Crest Hill

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 32% of the $4,966 monthly median income of Crest Hill 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 Crest Hill: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Crest Hill?

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 32% of the $4,966 monthly median income of Crest Hill 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 Crest Hill, IL