Mobility Assistance in Gillespie, IL

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Gillespie, IL: the local picture

27%

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

93

residents 85 or older (3.3% of all residents)

7.9 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Staunton)

39%

of residents 65+ report a disability (37% in Macoupin County)

About 158 Gillespie residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (27%; 23% in Macoupin County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Gillespie that list physical therapy include Elara Caring V and Residential Home Health Of Southern Illinois; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Gillespie compared with Macoupin County and Illinois

Census figure	Gillespie	Macoupin County	Illinois
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	27%	23%	20%
Residents 85 or older	3.3%	3.0%	2.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.7%	6.3%	6.9%
Residents 65+ with a disability	39%	37%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	26%	28%	30%
Households with no vehicle	4.9%	4.5%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$37,097	$52,626	—

Older residents in towns around Gillespie

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Staunton, IL	8.0 mi	1,045	26%
Litchfield, IL	8.9 mi	1,682	21%
Carlinville, IL	11 mi	1,334	33%
Holiday Shores, IL	15 mi	498	27%
Hillsboro, IL	19 mi	862	24%
Bethalto, IL	20 mi	2,119	18%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring V	Springfield, IL	45 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	27 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	30 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work	(618) 391-5731
Apollo Medical	Saint Louis, MO	47 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(314) 692-0611
Osf Saint Anthony's Home Health	Alton, IL	24 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(618) 463-5683
Memorial Home Services	Springfield, IL	45 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(217) 788-4663

Emergency hospitals near Gillespie

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Community Hospital Of Staunton	Staunton, IL	7.9 mi	not rated	(618) 635-2200
St Francis Hospital	Litchfield, IL	9.7 mi	2 of 5	(217) 324-2191

Straight-line miles from the center of Gillespie. 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 Gillespie

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 51% of the $3,091 monthly median income of Gillespie 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 Gillespie: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Gillespie?

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 51% of the $3,091 monthly median income of Gillespie 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 Gillespie, IL