Mobility Assistance in Harvard, IL: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Harvard, IL: the local picture

18%

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

59

residents 85 or older (0.6% of all residents)

1.0 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Harvard)

33%

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

About 184 Harvard residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (18%; 17% in McHenry County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Harvard that list physical therapy include Elara Caring Ix and Home Care Experts; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Harvard compared with McHenry County and Illinois

Census figure	Harvard	McHenry County	Illinois
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	18%	17%	20%
Residents 85 or older	0.6%	1.6%	2.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	14%	5.4%	6.9%
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	28%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	24%	25%	30%
Households with no vehicle	3.9%	3.5%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$66,393	$70,816	—

Older residents in towns around Harvard

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Walworth, WI	7.1 mi	516	11%
Williams Bay, WI	11 mi	822	15%
Delavan Lake, WI	12 mi	669	4.1%
Poplar Grove, IL	13 mi	576	16%
Woodstock, IL	13 mi	4,255	24%
Marengo, IL	13 mi	1,209	27%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring Ix	Huntley, IL	20 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(847) 589-6976
Homestead Health Care Services, LLC	Northbrook, IL	45 mi	5 of 5	—	(847) 715-9191
Home Care Experts	Burr Ridge, IL	59 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(224) 500-2625
Apple Home Healthcare, Ltd.	Barrington, IL	31 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(773) 871-8700
Amedisys Home Health	Lake Zurich, IL	32 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(847) 438-4805
Centerwell Home Health Ii	Buffalo Grove, IL	38 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(847) 972-1590

Emergency hospitals near Harvard

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Mercy Harvard Hospital	Harvard, IL	1.0 mi	not rated	(815) 943-5431
Mercy Walworth Hospital & Medical Center	Lake Geneva, WI	14 mi	3 of 5	(262) 245-0535

Straight-line miles from the center of Harvard. 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 Harvard

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 29% of the $5,533 monthly median income of Harvard 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 Harvard: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Harvard?

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 29% of the $5,533 monthly median income of Harvard 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 Harvard, IL