Mobility Assistance in Lemont, IL: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Lemont, IL: the local picture

18%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (15% in DuPage County)

574

residents 85 or older (3.2% of all residents)

5.7 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Bolingbrook)

22%

of residents 65+ report a disability (26% in DuPage County)

About 617 Lemont residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (18%; 15% in DuPage County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Lemont that list physical therapy include Valentine Home Health Care, Inc and Home Care Experts; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Lemont compared with DuPage County and Illinois

Census figure	Lemont	DuPage County	Illinois
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	18%	15%	20%
Residents 85 or older	3.2%	2.0%	2.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.5%	5.7%	6.9%
Residents 65+ with a disability	22%	26%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	28%	25%	30%
Households with no vehicle	3.2%	4.6%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$67,847	$77,810	—

Older residents in towns around Lemont

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Homer Glen, IL	4.6 mi	4,814	15%
Darien, IL	5.4 mi	5,324	15%
Woodridge, IL	5.7 mi	4,661	18%
Lockport, IL	5.8 mi	3,375	15%
Bolingbrook, IL	6.4 mi	9,405	21%
Burr Ridge, IL	6.5 mi	4,026	15%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Valentine Home Health Care, Inc	Lemont, IL	2.8 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(630) 440-1316
Home Care Experts	Burr Ridge, IL	6.0 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(224) 500-2625
Greatland Home Health Services, Inc	Naperville, IL	11 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(630) 548-2126
Accord Home Health Services, Inc	Tinley Park, IL	11 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(708) 481-6604
Ascendant Home Health Inc	Oak Brook, IL	12 mi	5 of 5	—	(847) 510-4106
Centerwell Home Health	Oak Brook, IL	12 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(708) 442-6420

Emergency hospitals near Lemont

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Uchicago Medicine Adventhealth Bolingbrook	Bolingbrook, IL	5.7 mi	3 of 5	(630) 312-5000
Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital	Downers Grove, IL	9.5 mi	4 of 5	(630) 275-5900

Straight-line miles from the center of Lemont. 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 Lemont

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 28% of the $5,654 monthly median income of Lemont 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 Lemont: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Lemont?

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 28% of the $5,654 monthly median income of Lemont 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 Lemont, IL