Mobility Assistance in Durand, MI: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Durand, MI: the local picture

21%

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

85

residents 85 or older (2.4% of all residents)

10 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Owosso)

34%

of residents 65+ report a disability (31% in Shiawassee County)

About 132 Durand residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (21%; 18% in Shiawassee County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Durand that list physical therapy include Centerwell Home Health and Absolute Home Health Care; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Durand compared with Shiawassee County and Michigan

Census figure	Durand	Shiawassee County	Michigan
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	21%	18%	19%
Residents 85 or older	2.4%	2.2%	2.1%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.9%	4.4%	6.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	31%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	50%	29%	29%
Households with no vehicle	10%	5.6%	7.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$48,015	$52,308	—

Older residents in towns around Durand

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Corunna, MI	8.1 mi	736	37%
Swartz Creek, MI	9.4 mi	1,502	21%
Owosso, MI	11 mi	2,301	20%
Linden, MI	12 mi	725	21%
Flushing, MI	13 mi	1,931	18%
Lake Fenton, MI	15 mi	1,933	15%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Flint, MI	14 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(810) 732-9030
Absolute Home Health Care	Grand Blanc, MI	18 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(810) 694-1042
Michigan Community Vna	Bingham Farms, MI	46 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(800) 852-1232
The Medical Team	Livonia, MI	46 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(734) 779-9700
Elara Caring	Jackson, MI	50 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(517) 780-9500
Achieve Home Health Care	Flushing, MI	13 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(810) 230-9881

Emergency hospitals near Durand

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Memorial Healthcare	Owosso, MI	10 mi	3 of 5	(989) 723-5211
Mclaren Flint	Flint, MI	12 mi	2 of 5	(810) 342-2000

Straight-line miles from the center of Durand. 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 Durand

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 36% of the $4,001 monthly median income of Durand 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 Durand: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Durand?

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 36% of the $4,001 monthly median income of Durand 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 Durand, MI