Mobility Assistance in Freeland, MI

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Freeland, MI: the local picture

11%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (23% in Saginaw County)

103

residents 85 or older (1.4% of all residents)

5.7 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Saginaw)

21%

of residents 65+ report a disability (36% in Saginaw County)

About 74 Freeland residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (11%; 23% in Saginaw 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 Freeland that list physical therapy include Americans Home Health Care and Mclaren Home Health; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Freeland compared with Saginaw County and Michigan

Census figure	Freeland	Saginaw County	Michigan
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	11%	23%	19%
Residents 85 or older	1.4%	2.5%	2.1%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	2.2%	6.8%	6.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability	21%	36%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	25%	31%	29%
Households with no vehicle	1.5%	7.0%	7.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$55,625	$49,883	—

Older residents in towns around Freeland

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Shields, MI	6.8 mi	2,121	29%
Midland, MI	9.5 mi	8,729	19%
Saginaw, MI	11 mi	6,488	26%
Bay City, MI	12 mi	5,720	29%
Buena Vista, MI	13 mi	1,261	44%
Essexville, MI	15 mi	694	19%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Americans Home Health Care	Saginaw, MI	8.7 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(989) 791-7951
Mclaren Home Health	Bay City, MI	13 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(800) 862-3132
Elara Caring	Bingham Farms, MI	81 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(248) 530-3720
First State Home Health Care, Inc	Saginaw, MI	8.7 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(989) 771-2100
The Care Team	Saginaw, MI	5.7 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(989) 341-4920
Heartland Home Health	Midland, MI	9.3 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(989) 667-3440

Emergency hospitals near Freeland

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Healthsource Saginaw	Saginaw, MI	5.7 mi	not rated	(989) 790-7888
Covenant Medical Center	Saginaw, MI	9.5 mi	2 of 5	(989) 583-6000

Straight-line miles from the center of Freeland. 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 Freeland

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 31% of the $4,635 monthly median income of Freeland 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 Freeland: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Freeland?

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 31% of the $4,635 monthly median income of Freeland 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 Freeland, MI