Mobility Assistance in Des Plaines, IL

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Des Plaines, IL: the local picture

22%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (22% in Cook County)

1,694

residents 85 or older (2.9% of all residents)

3.4 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Park Ridge)

29%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Cook County)

About 2,528 Des Plaines residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (22%; 22% in Cook County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

1,694 residents are 85 or older. Ask any caregiver who will help with transfers how they were trained.

Home health agencies serving Des Plaines that list physical therapy include Holistic Health Partners, Inc and Avant Care Home Health Care, Inc; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Des Plaines compared with Cook County and Illinois

Census figure	Des Plaines	Cook County	Illinois
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	22%	22%	20%
Residents 85 or older	2.9%	2.0%	2.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	7.7%	7.7%	6.9%
Residents 65+ with a disability	29%	32%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	27%	32%	30%
Households with no vehicle	5.4%	18%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$65,656	$56,774	—

Older residents in towns around Des Plaines

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Mount Prospect, IL	2.8 mi	10,371	14%
Park Ridge, IL	3.3 mi	7,826	13%
Rosemont, IL	3.5 mi	604	15%
Niles, IL	4.7 mi	8,578	31%
Prospect Heights, IL	5.0 mi	3,051	15%
Elk Grove Village, IL	5.1 mi	6,435	17%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Holistic Health Partners, Inc	Des Plaines, IL	2.1 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(708) 272-9398
Avant Care Home Health Care, Inc	Des Plaines, IL	2.1 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(224) 500-3960
Crystal Home Health Care, LLC	Des Plaines, IL	2.1 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(630) 887-1600
Center Of Illinois Home Healthcare, Inc	Arlington Heights, IL	4.8 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(847) 437-0774
Advanced Family Home Health 1, Inc	Arlington Heights, IL	6.7 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(847) 392-3896
Solaris Home Healthcare	Northbrook, IL	6.9 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(847) 701-2243

Emergency hospitals near Des Plaines

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Advocate Lutheran General Hospital	Park Ridge, IL	3.4 mi	4 of 5	(847) 723-2210
Northwest Community Hospital 1	Arlington Heights, IL	4.8 mi	4 of 5	(847) 618-1000

Straight-line miles from the center of Des Plaines. 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 Des Plaines

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 29% of the $5,471 monthly median income of Des Plaines 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 Des Plaines: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Des Plaines?

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 29% of the $5,471 monthly median income of Des Plaines 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 Des Plaines, IL