Mobility Assistance in Hillsdale, MI

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Hillsdale, MI: the local picture

35%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (21% in Hillsdale County)

208

residents 85 or older (2.6% of all residents)

0.9 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Hillsdale)

47%

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

About 352 Hillsdale residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (35%; 21% in Hillsdale County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Hillsdale that list physical therapy include Elara Caring and Ohioans Home Healthcare; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Hillsdale compared with Hillsdale County and Michigan

Census figure	Hillsdale	Hillsdale County	Michigan
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	35%	21%	19%
Residents 85 or older	2.6%	2.0%	2.1%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.9%	6.5%	6.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability	47%	32%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	43%	26%	29%
Households with no vehicle	12%	5.5%	7.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$42,745	$48,508	—

Older residents in towns around Hillsdale

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Coldwater, MI	19 mi	2,456	24%
Vandercook Lake, MI	22 mi	883	15%
Albion, MI	23 mi	953	23%
Montpelier, OH	24 mi	639	18%
Jackson, MI	25 mi	4,143	19%
Michigan Center, MI	26 mi	834	22%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring	Jackson, MI	26 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(517) 780-9500
Ohioans Home Healthcare	Monroe, MI	60 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(419) 843-4422
Residential Home Health	Troy, MI	88 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(866) 902-4000
Residential Home Health And Hospice	Lapeer, MI	103 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(810) 245-3300
Henry Ford Allegiance Home Care	Jackson, MI	26 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(517) 205-6982
Freedom At Home, LLC	Rochester Hills, MI	90 mi	not rated	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(888) 322-4318

Emergency hospitals near Hillsdale

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Hillsdale Hospital	Hillsdale, MI	0.9 mi	3 of 5	(517) 437-4451
Insight Hospital And Medical Center Coldwater	Coldwater, MI	19 mi	2 of 5	(517) 279-5489

Straight-line miles from the center of Hillsdale. 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 Hillsdale

At the Michigan median aide wage of $16.83 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,459 a month in wages, which is 41% of the $3,562 monthly median income of Hillsdale households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Michigan's minimum wage is $13.73 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026), rising to $15.00 on January 1, 2027.

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 Hillsdale: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Hillsdale?

At the Michigan median aide wage of $16.83 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,459 a month in wages, which is 41% of the $3,562 monthly median income of Hillsdale households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Michigan's minimum wage is $13.73 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026), rising to $15.00 on January 1, 2027.

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 Hillsdale, MI