Mobility Assistance in Edwardsville, IL

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Edwardsville, IL: the local picture

18%

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

361

residents 85 or older (1.4% of all residents)

5.5 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Maryville)

27%

of residents 65+ report a disability (35% in Madison County)

About 560 Edwardsville residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (18%; 24% in Madison County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Edwardsville that list physical therapy include Adoration Home Health and Aw Health Care; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Edwardsville compared with Madison County and Illinois

Census figure	Edwardsville	Madison County	Illinois
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	18%	24%	20%
Residents 85 or older	1.4%	2.1%	2.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.2%	7.6%	6.9%
Residents 65+ with a disability	27%	35%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	41%	32%	30%
Households with no vehicle	3.2%	5.7%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$67,785	$57,096	—

Older residents in towns around Edwardsville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Glen Carbon, IL	2.3 mi	2,898	21%
Maryville, IL	4.5 mi	2,173	25%
Pontoon Beach, IL	6.2 mi	794	20%
Troy, IL	6.8 mi	1,626	20%
Wood River, IL	6.9 mi	1,691	38%
Collinsville, IL	8.0 mi	4,375	22%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Adoration Home Health	O Fallon, IL	16 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(618) 622-8854
Aw Health Care	Saint Louis, MO	20 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(314) 726-5600
Evertrue Home Health	St. Louis, MO	23 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(314) 352-7889
Elara Caring V	Springfield, IL	70 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(217) 718-4889
Residential Home Health Of Southern Illinois	Glen Carbon, IL	2.3 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(800) 642-6099
Anderson Home Health Services	Maryville, IL	5.5 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work	(618) 391-5731

Emergency hospitals near Edwardsville

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Anderson Hospital	Maryville, IL	5.5 mi	3 of 5	(618) 288-5711
Gateway Regional Medical Center	Granite City, IL	8.0 mi	2 of 5	(618) 798-3000

Straight-line miles from the center of Edwardsville. 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 Edwardsville

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 28% of the $5,649 monthly median income of Edwardsville 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 Edwardsville: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Edwardsville?

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 28% of the $5,649 monthly median income of Edwardsville 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 Edwardsville, IL