Mobility Assistance in Lena, IL: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Lena, IL: the local picture

18%

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

101

residents 85 or older (3.7% of all residents)

11 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Freeport)

33%

of residents 65+ report a disability (31% in Stephenson County)

About 104 Lena residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (18%; 21% in Stephenson County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Lena that list physical therapy include Tri-State Home Healthcare, LLC and Mercyhealth At Home; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Lena compared with Stephenson County and Illinois

Census figure	Lena	Stephenson County	Illinois
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	18%	21%	20%
Residents 85 or older	3.7%	3.8%	2.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.3%	6.7%	6.9%
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	31%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	36%	29%	30%
Households with no vehicle	4.9%	7.9%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$57,500	$58,197	—

Older residents in towns around Lena

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Freeport, IL	11 mi	5,652	25%
Monroe, WI	18 mi	2,429	15%
Savanna, IL	26 mi	680	28%
Brodhead, WI	28 mi	575	35%
Mount Morris, IL	30 mi	897	32%
Winnebago, IL	31 mi	650	35%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Tri-State Home Healthcare, LLC	Freeport, IL	11 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(815) 232-4040
Mercyhealth At Home	Rockford, IL	38 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(815) 971-3550
Ssm Health At Home Monroe	Monroe, WI	18 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(608) 324-1230
Interim Healthcare Of Lake County	Libertyville, IL	96 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(847) 433-5650
Castor Home Nursing Inc	Sterling, IL	40 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(815) 624-3177

Emergency hospitals near Lena

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Fhn Memorial Hospital	Freeport, IL	11 mi	3 of 5	(815) 599-6000
The Monroe Clinic	Monroe, WI	18 mi	5 of 5	(608) 324-2000

Straight-line miles from the center of Lena. 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 Lena

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 33% of the $4,792 monthly median income of Lena 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 Lena: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Lena?

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 33% of the $4,792 monthly median income of Lena 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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