Mobility Assistance in Herrin, IL: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Herrin, IL: the local picture

24%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (26% in Williamson County)

317

residents 85 or older (2.6% of all residents)

0.5 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Herrin)

43%

of residents 65+ report a disability (42% in Williamson County)

About 532 Herrin residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (24%; 26% in Williamson County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Herrin that list physical therapy include Residential Home Health Of Southern Illinois, LLC and Lhc-Illinois Home Health Care; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Herrin compared with Williamson County and Illinois

Census figure	Herrin	Williamson County	Illinois
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	24%	26%	20%
Residents 85 or older	2.6%	2.0%	2.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.4%	8.4%	6.9%
Residents 65+ with a disability	43%	42%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	35%	33%	30%
Households with no vehicle	5.2%	6.0%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$42,800	$46,501	—

Older residents in towns around Herrin

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Carterville, IL	3.8 mi	985	36%
Johnston City, IL	5.8 mi	556	45%
Marion, IL	6.6 mi	3,963	25%
West Frankfort, IL	8.9 mi	1,051	34%
Carbondale, IL	12 mi	2,202	27%
Christopher, IL	12 mi	694	48%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Residential Home Health Of Southern Illinois, LLC	Marion, IL	7.5 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(800) 642-6099
Lhc-Illinois Home Health Care	Marion, IL	7.5 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(618) 997-6565
Franklin Williamson Bi County	Marion, IL	7.5 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(618) 998-0507
Ability Home Health And Rehab LLC	Christopher, IL	13 mi	not rated	—	(618) 534-9678

Emergency hospitals near Herrin

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Herrin Hospital	Herrin, IL	0.5 mi	1 of 5	(618) 942-2171
Marion IL Va Medical Center	Marion, IL	7.5 mi	3 of 5	(618) 997-5311

Straight-line miles from the center of Herrin. 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 Herrin

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 44% of the $3,567 monthly median income of Herrin 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 Herrin: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Herrin?

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 44% of the $3,567 monthly median income of Herrin 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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