Mobility Assistance in Hawthorn Woods, IL

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Hawthorn Woods, IL: the local picture

3.8%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (16% in Lake County)

42

residents 85 or older (0.5% of all residents)

6.3 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Barrington)

10%

of residents 65+ report a disability (26% in Lake County)

About 42 Hawthorn Woods residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (3.8%; 16% in Lake County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Hawthorn Woods that list physical therapy include Advanced Family Home Health 1, Inc and All Quality Home Health Care, LLC; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Hawthorn Woods compared with Lake County and Illinois

Census figure	Hawthorn Woods	Lake County	Illinois
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	3.8%	16%	20%
Residents 85 or older	0.5%	1.8%	2.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	0.0%	5.5%	6.9%
Residents 65+ with a disability	10%	26%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	6.3%	25%	30%
Households with no vehicle	1.1%	4.6%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$178,566	$80,242	—

Older residents in towns around Hawthorn Woods

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Lake Zurich, IL	3.0 mi	2,862	14%
Mundelein, IL	3.7 mi	4,711	11%
North Barrington, IL	3.7 mi	684	12%
Kildeer, IL	3.9 mi	791	16%
Long Grove, IL	4.0 mi	1,718	7.5%
Wauconda, IL	4.5 mi	1,579	16%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Advanced Family Home Health 1, Inc	Arlington Heights, IL	9.7 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(847) 392-3896
All Quality Home Health Care, LLC	Wheeling, IL	9.8 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(224) 676-1470
Center Of Illinois Home Healthcare, Inc	Arlington Heights, IL	13 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(847) 437-0774
Wellcare Home Health, Inc	Northbrook, IL	14 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(847) 562-4041
Solaris Home Healthcare	Northbrook, IL	14 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(847) 701-2243
Progressive Home Health Care	Northbrook, IL	14 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(847) 753-6800

Emergency hospitals near Hawthorn Woods

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital	Barrington, IL	6.3 mi	5 of 5	(847) 381-9600
Advocate Condell Medical Center	Libertyville, IL	6.8 mi	4 of 5	(847) 362-2900

Straight-line miles from the center of Hawthorn Woods. 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 Hawthorn Woods

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 11% of the $14,881 monthly median income of Hawthorn Woods 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 Hawthorn Woods: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Hawthorn Woods?

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 11% of the $14,881 monthly median income of Hawthorn Woods 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.

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