Mobility Assistance in Keego Harbor, MI

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Keego Harbor, MI: the local picture

36%

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

109

residents 85 or older (4.0% of all residents)

2.6 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Pontiac)

40%

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

About 208 Keego Harbor residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (36%; 18% in Oakland County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Keego Harbor that list physical therapy include Interim Oakland County and Elara Caring; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Keego Harbor compared with Oakland County and Michigan

Census figure	Keego Harbor	Oakland County	Michigan
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	36%	18%	19%
Residents 85 or older	4.0%	2.1%	2.1%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	13%	6.4%	6.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability	40%	29%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	58%	30%	29%
Households with no vehicle	11%	5.3%	7.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$52,827	$67,387	—

Older residents in towns around Keego Harbor

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Pontiac, MI	4.1 mi	8,209	28%
Bloomfield Hills, MI	5.4 mi	1,271	18%
Franklin, MI	6.6 mi	655	13%
Auburn Hills, MI	6.9 mi	3,674	20%
Birmingham, MI	7.9 mi	3,955	9.7%
Beverly Hills, MI	8.0 mi	2,306	7.8%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Interim Oakland County	Novi, MI	12 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(248) 553-3333
Elara Caring	Bingham Farms, MI	7.6 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(248) 530-3720
The Medical Team	Livonia, MI	13 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(734) 779-9700
Home Care Experts	Warren, MI	19 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(586) 751-2775
Prime Homecare Agency	Bloomfield Hills, MI	3.6 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(248) 451-9400
Tone Home Health Services	Farmington Hills, MI	7.8 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(248) 545-8306

Emergency hospitals near Keego Harbor

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Trinity Health Oakland Hospital	Pontiac, MI	2.6 mi	2 of 5	(248) 858-3000
Mclaren Oakland	Pontiac, MI	4.2 mi	2 of 5	(248) 338-5000

Straight-line miles from the center of Keego Harbor. 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 Keego Harbor

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 33% of the $4,402 monthly median income of Keego Harbor 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 Keego Harbor: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Keego Harbor?

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 33% of the $4,402 monthly median income of Keego Harbor 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 Keego Harbor, MI