Mobility Assistance in Mount Vernon, IL

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Mount Vernon, IL: the local picture

19%

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

343

residents 85 or older (2.4% of all residents)

0.4 mi

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

39%

of residents 65+ report a disability (37% in Jefferson County)

About 478 Mount Vernon residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (19%; 20% in Jefferson County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Mount Vernon that list physical therapy include Residential Home Health Of Southern Illinois and Residential Home Health Of Southern Illinois, LLC; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Mount Vernon compared with Jefferson County and Illinois

Census figure	Mount Vernon	Jefferson County	Illinois
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	19%	20%	20%
Residents 85 or older	2.4%	2.0%	2.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	8.2%	7.1%	6.9%
Residents 65+ with a disability	39%	37%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	38%	30%	30%
Households with no vehicle	8.4%	6.3%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$50,958	$52,038	—

Older residents in towns around Mount Vernon

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Centralia, IL	18 mi	2,615	26%
Benton, IL	21 mi	1,743	34%
Salem, IL	22 mi	1,498	29%
Christopher, IL	25 mi	694	48%
Nashville, IL	25 mi	660	24%
McLeansboro, IL	26 mi	566	23%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Residential Home Health Of Southern Illinois	Glen Carbon, IL	65 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(800) 642-6099
Residential Home Health Of Southern Illinois, LLC	Marion, IL	41 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(800) 642-6099
Mederi Caretenders	Mount Vernon, IL	0.4 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(618) 988-1840
Ssm Health At Home Health-Illinois	Mount Vernon, IL	31 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(618) 899-1621
Lhc-Illinois Home Health Care	Marion, IL	41 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(618) 997-6565
Hshs Home Care Illinois	Effingham, IL	59 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(217) 347-1777

Emergency hospitals near Mount Vernon

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Good Samaritan Regional Hlth Center	Mount Vernon, IL	0.4 mi	4 of 5	(618) 899-2201
Deaconess Illinois Crossroads	Mount Vernon, IL	0.4 mi	not rated	(618) 244-5500

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

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 37% of the $4,247 monthly median income of Mount Vernon 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 Mount Vernon: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Mount Vernon?

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 37% of the $4,247 monthly median income of Mount Vernon 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 Mount Vernon, IL