Mobility Assistance in Moline, IL: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Moline, IL: the local picture

20%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (21% in Rock Island County)

831

residents 85 or older (2.0% of all residents)

3.7 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Rock Island)

33%

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

About 1,559 Moline residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (20%; 21% in Rock Island County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Moline that list physical therapy include Centerwell Home Health and Home Care Experts; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Moline compared with Rock Island County and Illinois

Census figure	Moline	Rock Island County	Illinois
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	20%	21%	20%
Residents 85 or older	2.0%	2.4%	2.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.4%	6.0%	6.9%
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	33%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	36%	35%	30%
Households with no vehicle	7.7%	8.6%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$53,902	$53,586	—

Older residents in towns around Moline

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Coal Valley, IL	4.1 mi	914	11%
Silvis, IL	4.4 mi	2,318	17%
Milan, IL	4.8 mi	1,083	22%
Rock Island, IL	4.8 mi	6,797	26%
Bettendorf, IA	5.9 mi	7,457	14%
East Moline, IL	6.0 mi	3,715	23%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Moline, IL	0.6 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(309) 786-3700
Home Care Experts	Burr Ridge, IL	134 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(224) 500-2625
Unity Point At Home	Moline, IL	0.6 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(309) 779-7600
Western Ill Home Hlth Care In	Monmouth, IL	40 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(309) 734-9376
Northwestern Illinois Home Health	Moline, IL	0.6 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy	(309) 623-4022
Genesis Vna	Bettendorf, IA	4.7 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(563) 421-5080

Emergency hospitals near Moline

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Trinity Rock Island	Rock Island, IL	3.7 mi	3 of 5	(309) 779-5000
Genesis Hlth System Dba Genesis Mdl Ctr-Illini	Silvis, IL	4.4 mi	2 of 5	(309) 281-4000

Straight-line miles from the center of Moline. 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 Moline

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 $4,492 monthly median income of Moline 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 Moline: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Moline?

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 $4,492 monthly median income of Moline 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 Moline, IL