Mobility Assistance in Farmington Hills, MI

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Farmington Hills, MI: the local picture

17%

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

2,596

residents 85 or older (3.1% of all residents)

1.5 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Farmington Hills)

31%

of residents 65+ report a disability (29% in Oakland County)

About 2,956 Farmington Hills residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (17%; 18% in Oakland County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

2,596 residents are 85 or older. Ask any caregiver who will help with transfers how they were trained.

Home health agencies serving Farmington Hills that list physical therapy include Interim Oakland County and Bethesda Home Health; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Farmington Hills compared with Oakland County and Michigan

Census figure	Farmington Hills	Oakland County	Michigan
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	17%	18%	19%
Residents 85 or older	3.1%	2.1%	2.1%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.2%	6.4%	6.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability	31%	29%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	30%	29%
Households with no vehicle	4.8%	5.3%	7.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$76,648	$67,387	—

Older residents in towns around Farmington Hills

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Farmington, MI	1.7 mi	2,076	14%
Franklin, MI	4.4 mi	655	13%
Novi, MI	5.7 mi	10,299	22%
Southfield, MI	6.0 mi	17,213	24%
Livonia, MI	6.1 mi	20,888	18%
Walled Lake, MI	6.1 mi	1,231	31%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Interim Oakland County	Novi, MI	4.5 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(248) 553-3333
Bethesda Home Health	Farmington Hills, MI	2.0 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy	(248) 982-7574
Parc Home Care	Farmington Hills, MI	2.0 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(248) 328-2939
Universal Home Health Care	Southfield, MI	7.8 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(248) 423-0236
National Home Care	Redford, MI	8.8 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(313) 387-1571
John Paul Home Health Care	Bingham Farms, MI	6.8 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(248) 731-7457

Emergency hospitals near Farmington Hills

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Beaumont Hospital - Farmington Hills	Farmington Hills, MI	1.5 mi	3 of 5	(248) 471-8000
Henry Ford Health West Bloomfield Hospital	W Bloomfield, MI	3.9 mi	3 of 5	(248) 325-1000

Straight-line miles from the center of Farmington Hills. 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 Farmington Hills

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 23% of the $6,387 monthly median income of Farmington Hills 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 Farmington Hills: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Farmington Hills?

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 23% of the $6,387 monthly median income of Farmington Hills 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 Farmington Hills, MI