Mobility Assistance in Ludington, MI

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Ludington, MI: the local picture

21%

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

358

residents 85 or older (4.7% of all residents)

0.8 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Ludington)

37%

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

About 443 Ludington residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (21%; 20% in Mason County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Ludington that list physical therapy include Elara Caring and Corewell Health Visiting Nurse Association; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Ludington compared with Mason County and Michigan

Census figure	Ludington	Mason County	Michigan
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	21%	20%	19%
Residents 85 or older	4.7%	2.9%	2.1%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.0%	6.3%	6.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability	37%	33%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	44%	30%	29%
Households with no vehicle	9.8%	6.5%	7.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$41,823	$51,773	—

Older residents in towns around Ludington

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Manistee, MI	21 mi	1,574	14%
Shelby, MI	24 mi	320	22%
Montague, MI	38 mi	486	10%
Whitehall, MI	39 mi	703	15%
Fremont, MI	42 mi	1,078	19%
Reed City, MI	47 mi	528	41%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring	Ludington, MI	0.8 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(231) 629-8665
Corewell Health Visiting Nurse Association	Grand Rapids, MI	78 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(616) 486-3951
Munson Home Care	Traverse City, MI	69 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(800) 252-2065
Ace Home Health Care	Howard City, MI	61 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(231) 937-4514
Residential Home Health And Hospice	Saginaw, MI	129 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(810) 245-3300
Advisacare Solutions Of Kalamazoo	Portage, MI	130 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(269) 372-7725

Emergency hospitals near Ludington

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Corewell Health Ludington Hospital	Ludington, MI	0.8 mi	4 of 5	(231) 843-2591
Mercy Health Lakeshore Campus	Shelby, MI	25 mi	not rated	(231) 861-2156

Straight-line miles from the center of Ludington. 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 Ludington

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 42% of the $3,485 monthly median income of Ludington 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 Ludington: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Ludington?

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 42% of the $3,485 monthly median income of Ludington 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 Ludington, MI