Mobility Assistance in North Chicago, IL

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in North Chicago, IL: the local picture

23%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (16% in Lake County)

319

residents 85 or older (1.0% of all residents)

0.6 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (North Chicago)

30%

of residents 65+ report a disability (26% in Lake County)

About 461 North Chicago residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (23%; 16% in Lake County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving North Chicago that list physical therapy include Greenpath Health Group, LLC and Wellcare Home Health, Inc; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

North Chicago compared with Lake County and Illinois

Census figure	North Chicago	Lake County	Illinois
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	23%	16%	20%
Residents 85 or older	1.0%	1.8%	2.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	8.6%	5.5%	6.9%
Residents 65+ with a disability	30%	26%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	38%	25%	30%
Households with no vehicle	14%	4.6%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$43,672	$80,242	—

Older residents in towns around North Chicago

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Lake Bluff, IL	2.4 mi	1,305	7.4%
Green Oaks, IL	2.9 mi	1,053	22%
Park City, IL	3.1 mi	805	26%
Waukegan, IL	3.7 mi	10,770	20%
Gurnee, IL	5.4 mi	4,725	22%
Lake Forest, IL	5.6 mi	5,184	11%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Greenpath Health Group, LLC	Zion, IL	8.9 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(847) 731-8332
Wellcare Home Health, Inc	Northbrook, IL	13 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(847) 562-4041
Homestead Health Care Services, LLC	Northbrook, IL	13 mi	5 of 5	—	(847) 715-9191
Progressive Home Health Care	Northbrook, IL	13 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(847) 753-6800
Center Of Illinois Home Healthcare, Inc	Arlington Heights, IL	19 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(847) 437-0774
Holistic Health Partners, Inc	Des Plaines, IL	21 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(708) 272-9398

Emergency hospitals near North Chicago

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
North Chicago Va Medical Center	North Chicago, IL	0.6 mi	4 of 5	(847) 688-1900
Vista Medical Center East	Waukegan, IL	2.6 mi	2 of 5	(847) 360-3000

Straight-line miles from the center of North Chicago. 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 North Chicago

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 44% of the $3,639 monthly median income of North Chicago 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 North Chicago: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in North Chicago?

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 44% of the $3,639 monthly median income of North Chicago 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 North Chicago, IL