Mobility Assistance in Granite City, IL

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Granite City, IL: the local picture

25%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (24% in Madison County)

648

residents 85 or older (2.4% of all residents)

0.8 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Granite City)

38%

of residents 65+ report a disability (35% in Madison County)

About 1,206 Granite City residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (25%; 24% in Madison County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Granite City that list physical therapy include Aw Health Care and Evertrue Home Health; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Granite City compared with Madison County and Illinois

Census figure	Granite City	Madison County	Illinois
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	25%	24%	20%
Residents 85 or older	2.4%	2.1%	2.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.0%	7.6%	6.9%
Residents 65+ with a disability	38%	35%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	32%	30%
Households with no vehicle	9.3%	5.7%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$47,957	$57,096	—

Older residents in towns around Granite City

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Madison, IL	3.2 mi	406	58%
Pontoon Beach, IL	3.4 mi	794	20%
Glasgow Village, MO	4.4 mi	320	35%
Riverview, MO	4.7 mi	188	36%
Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO	5.8 mi	2,368	34%
Spanish Lake, MO	6.0 mi	2,122	41%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Aw Health Care	Saint Louis, MO	12 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(314) 726-5600
Evertrue Home Health	St. Louis, MO	14 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(314) 352-7889
Adoration Home Health	O Fallon, IL	17 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(618) 622-8854
Elara Caring V	Springfield, IL	76 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	8.6 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	8.7 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work	(618) 391-5731

Emergency hospitals near Granite City

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Gateway Regional Medical Center	Granite City, IL	0.8 mi	2 of 5	(618) 798-3000
St Louis-John Cochran Va Medical Center	St. Louis, MO	7.4 mi	5 of 5	(314) 652-4100

Straight-line miles from the center of Granite City. 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 Granite City

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 40% of the $3,996 monthly median income of Granite City 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 Granite City: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Granite City?

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 40% of the $3,996 monthly median income of Granite City 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 Granite City, IL