Mobility Assistance in Imlay City, MI

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Imlay City, MI: the local picture

11%

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

30

residents 85 or older (0.8% of all residents)

13 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Lapeer)

14%

of residents 65+ report a disability (34% in Lapeer County)

About 54 Imlay City residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (11%; 18% in Lapeer County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Imlay City that list physical therapy include Absolute Home Health Care and Home Care Experts; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Imlay City compared with Lapeer County and Michigan

Census figure	Imlay City	Lapeer County	Michigan
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	11%	18%	19%
Residents 85 or older	0.8%	1.6%	2.1%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.4%	5.2%	6.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability	14%	34%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	52%	24%	29%
Households with no vehicle	6.7%	4.5%	7.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$25,574	$55,513	—

Older residents in towns around Imlay City

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Almont, MI	6.9 mi	388	16%
Lapeer, MI	13 mi	1,573	23%
Romeo, MI	15 mi	943	11%
Oxford, MI	16 mi	535	28%
Lake Orion, MI	18 mi	569	38%
Richmond, MI	22 mi	1,001	19%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Absolute Home Health Care	Grand Blanc, MI	28 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(810) 694-1042
Home Care Experts	Warren, MI	35 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(586) 751-2775
The Medical Team	Livonia, MI	43 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(734) 779-9700
Elara Caring	Jackson, MI	85 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(517) 780-9500
Harbor Health Services, Inc	Sterling Heights, MI	31 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(810) 765-7144
Alpine Care Home Health	Troy, MI	32 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(248) 591-0265

Emergency hospitals near Imlay City

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Mclaren Lapeer Region	Lapeer, MI	13 mi	2 of 5	(810) 667-5500
Marlette Regional Hospital	Marlette, MI	22 mi	not rated	(989) 635-4000

Straight-line miles from the center of Imlay City. 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 Imlay City

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 68% of the $2,131 monthly median income of Imlay City 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 Imlay City: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Imlay City?

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 68% of the $2,131 monthly median income of Imlay City 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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