Mobility Assistance in Freeport, IL

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Freeport, IL: the local picture

25%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (21% in Stephenson County)

1,125

residents 85 or older (4.8% of all residents)

0.7 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Freeport)

36%

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

About 1,325 Freeport residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (25%; 21% in Stephenson County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

1,125 residents are 85 or older. Ask any caregiver who will help with transfers how they were trained.

Home health agencies serving Freeport that list physical therapy include Elara Caring Ix and Holistic Health Partners, Inc; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Freeport compared with Stephenson County and Illinois

Census figure	Freeport	Stephenson County	Illinois
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	25%	21%	20%
Residents 85 or older	4.8%	3.8%	2.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	7.7%	6.7%	6.9%
Residents 65+ with a disability	36%	31%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	38%	29%	30%
Households with no vehicle	11%	7.9%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$44,970	$58,197	—

Older residents in towns around Freeport

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Lena, IL	11 mi	611	18%
Mount Morris, IL	20 mi	897	32%
Winnebago, IL	21 mi	650	35%
Monroe, WI	22 mi	2,429	15%
Byron, IL	22 mi	616	12%
Oregon, IL	24 mi	877	51%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring Ix	Huntley, IL	62 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(847) 589-6976
Holistic Health Partners, Inc	Des Plaines, IL	92 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(708) 272-9398
Better Care Home Health, Inc	Schaumburg, IL	83 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(800) 518-8943
Tri-State Home Healthcare, LLC	Freeport, IL	0.7 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(815) 232-4040
Healthcare Plus Corporation	Rolling Meadows, IL	84 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(847) 776-0800
All About Healthcare, Inc	Chicago, IL	100 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(847) 568-1480

Emergency hospitals near Freeport

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Fhn Memorial Hospital	Freeport, IL	0.7 mi	3 of 5	(815) 599-6000
The Monroe Clinic	Monroe, WI	21 mi	5 of 5	(608) 324-2000

Straight-line miles from the center of Freeport. 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 Freeport

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 42% of the $3,748 monthly median income of Freeport 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 Freeport: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Freeport?

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 42% of the $3,748 monthly median income of Freeport 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 Freeport, IL