Mobility Assistance in Lansing, MI: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Lansing, MI: the local picture

23%

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

1,265

residents 85 or older (1.1% of all residents)

1.1 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Lansing)

35%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Ingham County)

About 3,492 Lansing residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (23%; 21% in Ingham County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

1,265 residents are 85 or older. Ask any caregiver who will help with transfers how they were trained.

Home health agencies serving Lansing that list physical therapy include Sierra Pride Home Healthcare Agency and Elara Caring; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Lansing compared with Ingham County and Michigan

Census figure	Lansing	Ingham County	Michigan
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	23%	21%	19%
Residents 85 or older	1.1%	1.6%	2.1%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.0%	4.9%	6.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability	35%	33%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	42%	35%	29%
Households with no vehicle	12%	8.9%	7.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$49,727	$58,213	—

Older residents in towns around Lansing

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Edgemont Park, MI	2.8 mi	358	27%
Waverly, MI	4.1 mi	5,397	19%
East Lansing, MI	4.6 mi	4,105	23%
Holt, MI	5.2 mi	4,518	22%
Okemos, MI	7.5 mi	3,750	14%
DeWitt, MI	8.7 mi	853	15%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Sierra Pride Home Healthcare Agency	Warren, MI	77 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, home health aides	(586) 576-1930
Elara Caring	Jackson, MI	33 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(517) 780-9500
The Medical Team	Livonia, MI	64 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(734) 779-9700
Michigan Community Vna	Bingham Farms, MI	68 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(800) 852-1232
Sparrow Home Care	Lansing, MI	2.4 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(517) 364-4841
Mclaren Home Health	Lansing, MI	3.6 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(800) 862-3132

Emergency hospitals near Lansing

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Mclaren Greater Lansing	Lansing, MI	1.1 mi	3 of 5	(517) 975-5600
Edward W Sparrow Hospital	Lansing, MI	2.4 mi	3 of 5	(517) 364-1000

Straight-line miles from the center of Lansing. 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 Lansing

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 35% of the $4,144 monthly median income of Lansing 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 Lansing: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Lansing?

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 35% of the $4,144 monthly median income of Lansing 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 Lansing, MI