Mobility Assistance in Machesney Park, IL

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Machesney Park, IL: the local picture

21%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (25% in Winnebago County)

270

residents 85 or older (1.2% of all residents)

5.5 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Rockford)

36%

of residents 65+ report a disability (36% in Winnebago County)

About 826 Machesney Park residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (21%; 25% in Winnebago County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Machesney Park that list physical therapy include Elara Caring Ix and Northwest Home Health & Rehab; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Machesney Park compared with Winnebago County and Illinois

Census figure	Machesney Park	Winnebago County	Illinois
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	21%	25%	20%
Residents 85 or older	1.2%	2.4%	2.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	7.7%	7.8%	6.9%
Residents 65+ with a disability	36%	36%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	24%	33%	30%
Households with no vehicle	3.9%	8.6%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$54,893	$51,112	—

Older residents in towns around Machesney Park

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Loves Park, IL	2.4 mi	4,350	28%
Roscoe, IL	4.1 mi	1,745	26%
Rockton, IL	5.8 mi	1,023	19%
Rockford, IL	7.7 mi	26,200	29%
Candlewick Lake, IL	8.0 mi	660	45%
South Beloit, IL	8.1 mi	1,049	18%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring Ix	Huntley, IL	33 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(847) 589-6976
Ascendant Home Health Inc	Oak Brook, IL	66 mi	5 of 5	—	(847) 510-4106
Northwest Home Health & Rehab	Lake In The Hills, IL	38 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(847) 854-0186
Empower Home Health Services	West Dundee, IL	42 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(847) 673-4110
Astra Health West	Elgin, IL	43 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(847) 583-8998
Healthcare Plus Corporation	Rolling Meadows, IL	55 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(847) 776-0800

Emergency hospitals near Machesney Park

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Javon Bea Hospital	Rockford, IL	5.5 mi	3 of 5	(815) 968-6861
Saint Anthony Medical Center	Rockford, IL	8.0 mi	2 of 5	(815) 226-2000

Straight-line miles from the center of Machesney Park. 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 Machesney Park

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 35% of the $4,574 monthly median income of Machesney Park 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 Machesney Park: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Machesney Park?

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 35% of the $4,574 monthly median income of Machesney Park 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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