Mobility Assistance in Grand Haven, MI

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Grand Haven, MI: the local picture

25%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (15% in Ottawa County)

698

residents 85 or older (6.3% of all residents)

1.9 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Grand Haven)

38%

of residents 65+ report a disability (27% in Ottawa County)

About 757 Grand Haven residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (25%; 15% in Ottawa County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Grand Haven that list physical therapy include Holland Community Hospital and Centerwell Home Health; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Grand Haven compared with Ottawa County and Michigan

Census figure	Grand Haven	Ottawa County	Michigan
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	25%	15%	19%
Residents 85 or older	6.3%	2.0%	2.1%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	9.4%	4.2%	6.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability	38%	27%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	23%	29%
Households with no vehicle	7.1%	3.7%	7.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$42,131	$61,502	—

Older residents in towns around Grand Haven

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Spring Lake, MI	1.8 mi	743	7.1%
Ferrysburg, MI	2.3 mi	1,010	10%
Norton Shores, MI	8.0 mi	5,742	17%
Muskegon Heights, MI	10 mi	1,325	36%
Roosevelt Park, MI	10 mi	699	22%
Muskegon, MI	12 mi	5,524	27%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Holland Community Hospital	Holland, MI	20 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(616) 394-3346
Centerwell Home Health	Grand Rapids, MI	35 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(616) 942-5744
Pure Home Health Care	Grand Rapids, MI	35 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(877) 234-6188
Elara Caring	Jackson, MI	108 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(517) 780-9500
Trinity Health At Home - Muskegon	Muskegon, MI	12 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(231) 672-4663
Corewell Health Visiting Nurse Association	Grand Rapids, MI	31 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(616) 486-3951

Emergency hospitals near Grand Haven

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Trinity Health Grand Haven Hospital	Grand Haven, MI	1.9 mi	4 of 5	(616) 847-5268
Trinity Health Muskegon Hospital	Muskegon, MI	10 mi	3 of 5	(231) 726-3511

Straight-line miles from the center of Grand Haven. 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 Grand Haven

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 42% of the $3,511 monthly median income of Grand Haven 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 Grand Haven: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Grand Haven?

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 42% of the $3,511 monthly median income of Grand Haven 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 Grand Haven, MI