Mobility Assistance in Huntington Woods, MI

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Huntington Woods, MI: the local picture

9.9%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (18% in Oakland County)

50

residents 85 or older (0.8% of all residents)

2.6 mi

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

18%

of residents 65+ report a disability (29% in Oakland County)

About 118 Huntington Woods residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (9.9%; 18% in Oakland County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Huntington Woods that list physical therapy include Central Home Health Care and Elara Caring; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Huntington Woods compared with Oakland County and Michigan

Census figure	Huntington Woods	Oakland County	Michigan
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	9.9%	18%	19%
Residents 85 or older	0.8%	2.1%	2.1%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	0.7%	6.4%	6.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability	18%	29%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	20%	30%	29%
Households with no vehicle	1.2%	5.3%	7.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$128,750	$67,387	—

Older residents in towns around Huntington Woods

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Oak Park, MI	1.4 mi	5,108	26%
Pleasant Ridge, MI	1.4 mi	421	6.9%
Berkley, MI	1.5 mi	2,120	15%
Royal Oak, MI	1.9 mi	9,015	16%
Ferndale, MI	2.4 mi	2,277	15%
Lathrup Village, MI	3.1 mi	1,153	18%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Central Home Health Care	Southfield, MI	2.2 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(248) 569-5410
Elara Caring	Bingham Farms, MI	5.1 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(248) 530-3720
Home Care Experts	Warren, MI	9.0 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(586) 751-2775
Alpine Care Home Health	Troy, MI	5.6 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(248) 591-0265
Beaumont Home Health	Troy, MI	6.0 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(248) 743-9500
Hope At Home Health Care	Southfield, MI	6.5 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(800) 462-5632

Emergency hospitals near Huntington Woods

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Beaumont Hospital Royal Oak	Royal Oak, MI	2.6 mi	3 of 5	(248) 898-5400
Ascension Providence Hospital, Southfield And Novi	Southfield, MI	3.2 mi	4 of 5	(248) 849-3000

Straight-line miles from the center of Huntington 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 Huntington Woods

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 14% of the $10,729 monthly median income of Huntington Woods 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 Huntington Woods: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Huntington Woods?

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 14% of the $10,729 monthly median income of Huntington Woods 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.

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