Mobility Assistance in Gilberts, IL

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Gilberts, IL: the local picture

32%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (17% in Kane County)

113

residents 85 or older (1.3% of all residents)

5.7 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Elgin)

33%

of residents 65+ report a disability (28% in Kane County)

About 296 Gilberts residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (32%; 17% in Kane County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Gilberts that list physical therapy include Elara Caring Ix and Center Of Illinois Home Healthcare, Inc; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Gilberts compared with Kane County and Illinois

Census figure	Gilberts	Kane County	Illinois
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	32%	17%	20%
Residents 85 or older	1.3%	1.6%	2.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	16%	5.5%	6.9%
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	28%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	24%	25%	30%
Households with no vehicle	1.6%	4.7%	11%

Older residents in towns around Gilberts

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
West Dundee, IL	2.0 mi	983	7.5%
Sleepy Hollow, IL	3.3 mi	707	15%
Pingree Grove, IL	3.5 mi	1,700	15%
Carpentersville, IL	4.1 mi	3,602	25%
Algonquin, IL	4.3 mi	4,502	23%
Huntley, IL	4.8 mi	9,536	17%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring Ix	Huntley, IL	5.3 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(847) 589-6976
Center Of Illinois Home Healthcare, Inc	Arlington Heights, IL	20 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(847) 437-0774
Mid America Home Health Care, Inc	Lombard, IL	25 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(630) 519-4099
Home Care Experts	Burr Ridge, IL	34 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(224) 500-2625
Better Care Home Health, Inc	Schaumburg, IL	17 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(800) 518-8943
Centerwell Home Health Ii	Buffalo Grove, IL	21 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(847) 972-1590

Emergency hospitals near Gilberts

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Advocate Sherman Hospital	Elgin, IL	5.7 mi	4 of 5	(847) 742-9800
Saint Joseph Hospital-Elgin	Elgin, IL	5.7 mi	4 of 5	(847) 695-3200

Straight-line miles from the center of Gilberts. 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 Gilberts

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. 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 Gilberts: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Gilberts?

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. 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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