Mobility Assistance in Monmouth, IL

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Monmouth, IL: the local picture

25%

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

171

residents 85 or older (2.0% of all residents)

0.3 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Monmouth)

36%

of residents 65+ report a disability (31% in Warren County)

About 328 Monmouth residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (25%; 20% in Warren County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Monmouth that list physical therapy include Osf Home Health-Western Region and Western Ill Home Hlth Care In; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Monmouth compared with Warren County and Illinois

Census figure	Monmouth	Warren County	Illinois
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	25%	20%	20%
Residents 85 or older	2.0%	3.0%	2.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	0.0%	1.4%	6.9%
Residents 65+ with a disability	36%	31%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	30%	30%
Households with no vehicle	11%	6.9%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$48,194	$53,177	—

Older residents in towns around Monmouth

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Galesburg, IL	14 mi	6,364	21%
Abingdon, IL	15 mi	663	10%
Knoxville, IL	19 mi	691	20%
Aledo, IL	20 mi	786	11%
Bushnell, IL	26 mi	655	9.0%
Burlington, IA	26 mi	5,107	25%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Osf Home Health-Western Region	Galesburg, IL	15 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(309) 344-9700
Western Ill Home Hlth Care In	Monmouth, IL	0.3 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(309) 734-9376
Lhc - Illinois Home Health Care	Galesburg, IL	15 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, home health aides	(309) 343-9031
Spoon River Home Health Services	Farmington, IL	36 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(309) 245-0720
In-Home Care Connection Home Health Services	Moline, IL	41 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(309) 764-7477
Henderson County Health Depart	Gladstone, IL	19 mi	not rated	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(309) 627-2812

Emergency hospitals near Monmouth

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Osf Holy Family Medical Center	Monmouth, IL	0.3 mi	4 of 5	(309) 734-3141
St Mary Medical Center	Galesburg, IL	15 mi	2 of 5	(309) 344-3161

Straight-line miles from the center of Monmouth. 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 Monmouth

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 39% of the $4,016 monthly median income of Monmouth 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 Monmouth: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Monmouth?

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 39% of the $4,016 monthly median income of Monmouth 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 Monmouth, IL