Mobility Assistance in Manhattan, IL

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Manhattan, IL: the local picture

11%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (18% in Will County)

59

residents 85 or older (0.5% of all residents)

6.0 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (New Lenox)

18%

of residents 65+ report a disability (28% in Will County)

About 96 Manhattan residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (11%; 18% in Will County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Manhattan that list physical therapy include Home Care Experts and Newsome Home Health Care & Purpose Care Of Illinois - Joliet; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Manhattan compared with Will County and Illinois

Census figure	Manhattan	Will County	Illinois
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	11%	18%	20%
Residents 85 or older	0.5%	1.5%	2.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	3.3%	6.7%	6.9%
Residents 65+ with a disability	18%	28%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	11%	22%	30%
Households with no vehicle	2.7%	3.9%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$84,083	$72,666	—

Older residents in towns around Manhattan

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
New Lenox, IL	6.2 mi	3,244	14%
Ingalls Park, IL	7.5 mi	360	24%
Frankfort, IL	8.3 mi	3,453	8.4%
Ridgewood, IL	8.5 mi	137	12%
Mokena, IL	9.3 mi	3,788	13%
Rockdale, IL	9.5 mi	217	17%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Home Care Experts	Burr Ridge, IL	23 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(224) 500-2625
Newsome Home Health Care & Purpose Care Of Illinois - Joliet	Joliet, IL	12 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(815) 744-4770
Medpro Health Providers	Tinley Park, IL	14 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(708) 240-8088
Elara Caring Iii	Tinley Park, IL	14 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(708) 448-3176
Home Health Advantage, Inc	Orland Park, IL	13 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(630) 560-0176
Aspire Home Healthcare, LLC	Morton Grove, IL	44 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(312) 788-8014

Emergency hospitals near Manhattan

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Silver Cross Hospital And Medical Centers	New Lenox, IL	6.0 mi	5 of 5	(815) 300-1100
Silver Oaks Behavioral Hospital	New Lenox, IL	6.0 mi	not rated	(212) 243-5565

Straight-line miles from the center of Manhattan. 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 Manhattan

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 23% of the $7,007 monthly median income of Manhattan 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 Manhattan: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Manhattan?

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 23% of the $7,007 monthly median income of Manhattan 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 Manhattan, IL