Mobility Assistance in Dexter, MI: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Dexter, MI: the local picture

21%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (15% in Washtenaw County)

111

residents 85 or older (2.5% of all residents)

5.9 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Ann Arbor)

34%

of residents 65+ report a disability (27% in Washtenaw County)

About 205 Dexter residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (21%; 15% in Washtenaw County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Dexter that list physical therapy include Carebridge Home Health and Shared Services Home Health Care; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Dexter compared with Washtenaw County and Michigan

Census figure	Dexter	Washtenaw County	Michigan
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	21%	15%	19%
Residents 85 or older	2.5%	1.7%	2.1%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.8%	5.0%	6.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	27%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	27%	28%	29%
Households with no vehicle	4.6%	8.2%	7.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$102,500	$77,170	—

Older residents in towns around Dexter

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Chelsea, MI	7.2 mi	1,870	19%
Ann Arbor, MI	8.6 mi	15,777	15%
Whitmore Lake, MI	9.0 mi	1,161	9.1%
Saline, MI	12 mi	2,576	15%
Brighton, MI	15 mi	2,255	29%
Ypsilanti, MI	15 mi	1,918	19%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Carebridge Home Health	Canton, MI	21 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(248) 559-5661
Shared Services Home Health Care	Saline, MI	12 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(734) 222-4037
Elara Caring	Jackson, MI	26 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(517) 780-9500
Platinum Care Home Services, Inc	Warren, MI	46 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(586) 200-5382
Home Care Experts	Warren, MI	47 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(586) 751-2775
Ohioans Home Healthcare	Saline, MI	12 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(419) 843-4422

Emergency hospitals near Dexter

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Trinity Health Ann Arbor Hospital	Ann Arbor, MI	5.9 mi	4 of 5	(734) 712-3456
Chelsea Hospital	Chelsea, MI	7.8 mi	4 of 5	(734) 475-3911

Straight-line miles from the center of Dexter. 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 Dexter

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 17% of the $8,542 monthly median income of Dexter 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 Dexter: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Dexter?

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 17% of the $8,542 monthly median income of Dexter 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.

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