Mobility Assistance in Litchfield, IL

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Litchfield, IL: the local picture

21%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (20% in Montgomery County)

359

residents 85 or older (5.3% of all residents)

0.9 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Litchfield)

41%

of residents 65+ report a disability (34% in Montgomery County)

About 333 Litchfield residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (21%; 20% in Montgomery County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Litchfield that list physical therapy include Elara Caring V and Residential Home Health Of Southern Illinois; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Litchfield compared with Montgomery County and Illinois

Census figure	Litchfield	Montgomery County	Illinois
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	21%	20%	20%
Residents 85 or older	5.3%	3.0%	2.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.6%	6.5%	6.9%
Residents 65+ with a disability	41%	34%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	43%	35%	30%
Households with no vehicle	9.3%	6.6%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$40,508	$45,548	—

Older residents in towns around Litchfield

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Gillespie, IL	8.9 mi	596	27%
Hillsboro, IL	10 mi	862	24%
Staunton, IL	13 mi	1,045	26%
Carlinville, IL	13 mi	1,334	33%
Holiday Shores, IL	23 mi	498	27%
Virden, IL	23 mi	528	16%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring V	Springfield, IL	41 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(217) 718-4889
Residential Home Health Of Southern Illinois	Glen Carbon, IL	33 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(800) 642-6099
Anderson Home Health Services	Maryville, IL	36 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work	(618) 391-5731
Bond County Health Department	Greenville, IL	24 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(618) 664-5020
Osf Saint Anthony's Home Health	Alton, IL	32 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(618) 463-5683
Memorial Home Services	Springfield, IL	40 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(217) 788-4663

Emergency hospitals near Litchfield

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
St Francis Hospital	Litchfield, IL	0.9 mi	2 of 5	(217) 324-2191
Hillsboro Area Hospital	Hillsboro, IL	9.7 mi	not rated	(217) 532-6111

Straight-line miles from the center of Litchfield. 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 Litchfield

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 47% of the $3,376 monthly median income of Litchfield 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 Litchfield: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Litchfield?

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 47% of the $3,376 monthly median income of Litchfield 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 Litchfield, IL