Mobility Assistance in Hickory Hills, IL

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Hickory Hills, IL: the local picture

17%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (22% in Cook County)

165

residents 85 or older (1.1% of all residents)

4.0 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Oak Lawn)

26%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Cook County)

About 331 Hickory Hills residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (17%; 22% in Cook County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Hickory Hills that list physical therapy include Home Care Experts and Centerwell Home Health; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Hickory Hills compared with Cook County and Illinois

Census figure	Hickory Hills	Cook County	Illinois
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	17%	22%	20%
Residents 85 or older	1.1%	2.0%	2.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.3%	7.7%	6.9%
Residents 65+ with a disability	26%	32%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	31%	32%	30%
Households with no vehicle	5.2%	18%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$49,035	$56,774	—

Older residents in towns around Hickory Hills

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Bridgeview, IL	1.5 mi	2,551	26%
Palos Hills, IL	1.7 mi	3,616	20%
Justice, IL	2.0 mi	1,631	23%
Chicago Ridge, IL	2.9 mi	1,812	14%
Willow Springs, IL	3.0 mi	1,218	13%
Worth, IL	3.1 mi	1,643	24%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Home Care Experts	Burr Ridge, IL	5.6 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(224) 500-2625
Ascendant Home Health Inc	Oak Brook, IL	10 mi	5 of 5	—	(847) 510-4106
Centerwell Home Health	Oak Brook, IL	10 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(708) 442-6420
Mhn My Home Nurses	Chicago, IL	13 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(708) 801-8662
Greatland Home Health Services, Inc	Naperville, IL	16 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(630) 548-2126
Holistic Health Partners, Inc	Des Plaines, IL	20 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(708) 272-9398

Emergency hospitals near Hickory Hills

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Advocate Christ Hospital & Medical Center	Oak Lawn, IL	4.0 mi	3 of 5	(708) 684-8000
Uchicago Medicine Adventhealth La Grange	La Grange, IL	4.6 mi	5 of 5	(708) 352-1200

Straight-line miles from the center of Hickory Hills. 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 Hickory Hills

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 39% of the $4,086 monthly median income of Hickory Hills 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 Hickory Hills: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Hickory Hills?

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 39% of the $4,086 monthly median income of Hickory Hills 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 Hickory Hills, IL