Mobility Assistance in Mount Pleasant, MI

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Mount Pleasant, MI: the local picture

24%

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

357

residents 85 or older (1.7% of all residents)

0.3 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Mount Pleasant)

32%

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

About 440 Mount Pleasant residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (24%; 21% in Isabella County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Mount Pleasant that list physical therapy include Americans Home Health Care and Elara Caring; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Mount Pleasant compared with Isabella County and Michigan

Census figure	Mount Pleasant	Isabella County	Michigan
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	24%	21%	19%
Residents 85 or older	1.7%	1.6%	2.1%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	8.2%	7.9%	6.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability	32%	33%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	46%	30%	29%
Households with no vehicle	13%	7.2%	7.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$45,735	$50,176	—

Older residents in towns around Mount Pleasant

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
St. Louis, MI	15 mi	865	22%
Clare, MI	16 mi	769	34%
Alma, MI	16 mi	1,643	17%
Ithaca, MI	23 mi	430	14%
Canadian Lakes, MI	26 mi	1,342	8.4%
Midland, MI	27 mi	8,729	19%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Americans Home Health Care	Saginaw, MI	42 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(989) 791-7951
Elara Caring	Jackson, MI	95 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(517) 780-9500
First State Home Health Care, Inc	Saginaw, MI	42 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(989) 771-2100
Mclaren Home Care	Mount Pleasant, MI	0.3 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(989) 772-6785
Heartland Home Health	Midland, MI	29 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(989) 667-3440
Mymichigan Home Care	Midland, MI	29 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(989) 633-1400

Emergency hospitals near Mount Pleasant

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Mclaren Central Michigan	Mount Pleasant, MI	0.3 mi	3 of 5	(989) 772-6700
Mymichigan Medical Center Alma	Alma, MI	16 mi	4 of 5	(989) 463-1101

Straight-line miles from the center of Mount Pleasant. 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 Mount Pleasant

At the Michigan median aide wage of $16.83 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,459 a month in wages, which is 38% of the $3,811 monthly median income of Mount Pleasant households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Michigan's minimum wage is $13.73 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026), rising to $15.00 on January 1, 2027.

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 Mount Pleasant: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Mount Pleasant?

At the Michigan median aide wage of $16.83 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,459 a month in wages, which is 38% of the $3,811 monthly median income of Mount Pleasant households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Michigan's minimum wage is $13.73 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026), rising to $15.00 on January 1, 2027.

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 Mount Pleasant, MI