Mobility Assistance in Dwight, IL: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Dwight, IL: the local picture

19%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (20% in Livingston County)

103

residents 85 or older (2.7% of all residents)

19 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Morris)

34%

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

About 136 Dwight residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (19%; 20% in Livingston County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Dwight that list physical therapy include Newsome Home Health Care & Purpose Care Of Illinois - Joliet and Candlelight Home Healthcare LLC; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Dwight compared with Livingston County and Illinois

Census figure	Dwight	Livingston County	Illinois
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	19%	20%	20%
Residents 85 or older	2.7%	2.9%	2.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	10%	7.5%	6.9%
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	32%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	33%	30%
Households with no vehicle	11%	5.5%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$53,897	$55,965	—

Older residents in towns around Dwight

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Coal City, IL	14 mi	1,164	15%
Diamond, IL	16 mi	290	40%
Braidwood, IL	16 mi	1,181	18%
Pontiac, IL	18 mi	2,404	24%
Marseilles, IL	19 mi	813	23%
Morris, IL	19 mi	2,556	23%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Newsome Home Health Care & Purpose Care Of Illinois - Joliet	Joliet, IL	34 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(815) 744-4770
Candlelight Home Healthcare LLC	Coal City, IL	15 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(815) 518-5165
Resilience Home Health, LLC	Aurora, IL	46 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(630) 236-8800
Aspire Home Healthcare, LLC	Morton Grove, IL	73 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(312) 788-8014
Absolute Home Health LLC	Morris, IL	19 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(815) 513-5929
Prime Healthcare Home Care And Hospice, LLC	Kankakee, IL	29 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(815) 937-2475

Emergency hospitals near Dwight

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers	Morris, IL	19 mi	4 of 5	(815) 942-2932
Presence St Marys Hospital	Kankakee, IL	29 mi	4 of 5	(815) 937-2490

Straight-line miles from the center of Dwight. 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 Dwight

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 35% of the $4,491 monthly median income of Dwight 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 Dwight: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Dwight?

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 35% of the $4,491 monthly median income of Dwight 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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