Mobility Assistance in Du Quoin, IL

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Du Quoin, IL: the local picture

20%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (24% in Perry County)

162

residents 85 or older (2.8% of all residents)

0.8 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Du Quoin)

28%

of residents 65+ report a disability (37% in Perry County)

About 191 Du Quoin residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (20%; 24% in Perry County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Du Quoin that list physical therapy include Residential Home Health Of Southern Illinois, LLC and At Home Health Care; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Du Quoin compared with Perry County and Illinois

Census figure	Du Quoin	Perry County	Illinois
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	20%	24%	20%
Residents 85 or older	2.8%	2.0%	2.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.3%	8.6%	6.9%
Residents 65+ with a disability	28%	37%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	31%	27%	30%
Households with no vehicle	15%	6.5%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$52,917	$51,598	—

Older residents in towns around Du Quoin

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Pinckneyville, IL	7.8 mi	807	28%
Christopher, IL	10 mi	694	48%
Murphysboro, IL	17 mi	1,462	28%
Benton, IL	17 mi	1,743	34%
Herrin, IL	18 mi	2,336	24%
West Frankfort, IL	18 mi	1,051	34%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Residential Home Health Of Southern Illinois, LLC	Marion, IL	25 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(800) 642-6099
At Home Health Care	Sparta, IL	27 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(618) 443-2177
Lhc-Illinois Home Health Care	Marion, IL	25 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(618) 997-6565
Franklin Williamson Bi County	Marion, IL	25 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(618) 998-0507
Ssm Health At Home Health-Illinois	Mount Vernon, IL	57 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(618) 899-1621
Perry County Health Department	Pinckneyville, IL	10 mi	1.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(618) 357-5371

Emergency hospitals near Du Quoin

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Marshall Browning Hospital	Du Quoin, IL	0.8 mi	not rated	(618) 542-2146
Pinckneyville Community Hospital	Pinckneyville, IL	10 mi	not rated	(618) 357-2187

Straight-line miles from the center of Du Quoin. 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 Du Quoin

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 36% of the $4,410 monthly median income of Du Quoin 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 Du Quoin: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Du Quoin?

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 36% of the $4,410 monthly median income of Du Quoin 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.

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