Mobility Assistance in Kankakee, IL

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Kankakee, IL: the local picture

34%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (25% in Kankakee County)

384

residents 85 or older (1.6% of all residents)

1.1 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Kankakee)

48%

of residents 65+ report a disability (39% in Kankakee County)

About 1,121 Kankakee residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (34%; 25% in Kankakee County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Kankakee that list physical therapy include Holistic Health Partners, Inc and Miranda Home Health Care; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Kankakee compared with Kankakee County and Illinois

Census figure	Kankakee	Kankakee County	Illinois
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	34%	25%	20%
Residents 85 or older	1.6%	1.7%	2.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	20%	9.8%	6.9%
Residents 65+ with a disability	48%	39%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	40%	30%	30%
Households with no vehicle	15%	6.6%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$36,009	$51,634	—

Older residents in towns around Kankakee

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Bradley, IL	4.4 mi	2,318	24%
Bourbonnais, IL	5.7 mi	2,744	22%
Manteno, IL	10 mi	2,304	26%
Momence, IL	11 mi	648	23%
Peotone, IL	16 mi	709	19%
Beecher, IL	21 mi	742	19%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Holistic Health Partners, Inc	Des Plaines, IL	63 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(708) 272-9398
Miranda Home Health Care	Flossmoor, IL	32 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(708) 422-4566
Elara Caring Iii	Tinley Park, IL	33 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(708) 448-3176
Providence At Home	Tinley Park, IL	33 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(800) 509-2800
Newsome Home Health Care & Purpose Care Of Illinois - Joliet	Joliet, IL	34 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(815) 744-4770
Palos Community Hospital Home Health Care	Lemont, IL	42 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(630) 257-1111

Emergency hospitals near Kankakee

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Presence St Marys Hospital	Kankakee, IL	1.1 mi	4 of 5	(815) 937-2490
Riverside Medical Center	Kankakee, IL	1.1 mi	4 of 5	(815) 933-1671

Straight-line miles from the center of Kankakee. 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 Kankakee

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 53% of the $3,001 monthly median income of Kankakee 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 Kankakee: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Kankakee?

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 53% of the $3,001 monthly median income of Kankakee 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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