Mobility Assistance in Markham, IL: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Markham, IL: the local picture

25%

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

172

residents 85 or older (1.5% of all residents)

2.0 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Harvey)

41%

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

About 422 Markham residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (25%; 18% in Will County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Markham that list physical therapy include Accord Home Health Services, Inc and Sunny Hill Home Health Care, Inc; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Markham compared with Will County and Illinois

Census figure	Markham	Will County	Illinois
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	25%	18%	20%
Residents 85 or older	1.5%	1.5%	2.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	12%	6.7%	6.9%
Residents 65+ with a disability	41%	28%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	27%	22%	30%
Households with no vehicle	7.0%	3.9%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$44,146	$72,666	—

Older residents in towns around Markham

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Hazel Crest, IL	1.8 mi	2,784	33%
Posen, IL	2.0 mi	407	29%
Harvey, IL	2.1 mi	3,250	41%
Midlothian, IL	2.5 mi	2,379	21%
Dixmoor, IL	2.6 mi	427	43%
Country Club Hills, IL	3.1 mi	2,509	27%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Accord Home Health Services, Inc	Tinley Park, IL	6.0 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(708) 481-6604
Sunny Hill Home Health Care, Inc	Oak Lawn, IL	8.5 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(708) 424-7025
Mhn My Home Nurses	Chicago, IL	15 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(708) 801-8662
Home Care Experts	Burr Ridge, IL	16 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(224) 500-2625
Ascendant Home Health Inc	Oak Brook, IL	22 mi	5 of 5	—	(847) 510-4106
Greatland Home Health Services, Inc	Naperville, IL	26 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(630) 548-2126

Emergency hospitals near Markham

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Ingalls Memorial Hospital	Harvey, IL	2.0 mi	2 of 5	(708) 333-2300
Franciscan Health Olympia & Chicago Heights	Olympia Fields, IL	6.0 mi	3 of 5	(708) 747-4000

Straight-line miles from the center of Markham. 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 Markham

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 43% of the $3,679 monthly median income of Markham 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 Markham: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Markham?

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 43% of the $3,679 monthly median income of Markham 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 Markham, IL