Mobility Assistance in Lawrenceville, IL

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Lawrenceville, IL: the local picture

22%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (23% in Lawrence County)

173

residents 85 or older (4.4% of all residents)

0.6 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Lawrenceville)

41%

of residents 65+ report a disability (38% in Lawrence County)

About 158 Lawrenceville residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (22%; 23% in Lawrence County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Lawrenceville that list physical therapy include Good Samaritan Home Care Services and Lhc-Illinois Home Health Care; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Lawrenceville compared with Lawrence County and Illinois

Census figure	Lawrenceville	Lawrence County	Illinois
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	22%	23%	20%
Residents 85 or older	4.4%	2.4%	2.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.9%	8.0%	6.9%
Residents 65+ with a disability	41%	38%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	38%	31%	30%
Households with no vehicle	9.3%	5.7%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$29,648	$43,859	—

Older residents in towns around Lawrenceville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Vincennes, IN	10 mi	2,766	20%
Robinson, IL	20 mi	1,306	19%
Bicknell, IN	21 mi	467	25%
Olney, IL	21 mi	1,853	21%
Mount Carmel, IL	22 mi	1,557	29%
Princeton, IN	26 mi	1,326	23%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Good Samaritan Home Care Services	Lawrenceville, IL	0.6 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(618) 943-4428
Lhc-Illinois Home Health Care	Marion, IL	97 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(618) 997-6565
Carle Home Care	Champaign, IL	102 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(217) 383-3488
Crawford Memorial Home Health	Robinson, IL	20 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(618) 544-3131

Emergency hospitals near Lawrenceville

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Lawrence County Memorial Hospital	Lawrenceville, IL	0.6 mi	not rated	(618) 943-1000
Good Samaritan Hospital	Vincennes, IN	10 mi	2 of 5	(812) 882-5220

Straight-line miles from the center of Lawrenceville. 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 Lawrenceville

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 64% of the $2,471 monthly median income of Lawrenceville 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 Lawrenceville: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Lawrenceville?

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 64% of the $2,471 monthly median income of Lawrenceville 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.

Mobility Assistance at Home in Lawrenceville, IL