Mobility Assistance in Northbrook, IL

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Northbrook, IL: the local picture

13%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (22% in Cook County)

1,570

residents 85 or older (4.5% of all residents)

7.5 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Lake Forest)

22%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Cook County)

About 1,170 Northbrook residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (13%; 22% in Cook County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

1,570 residents are 85 or older. Ask any caregiver who will help with transfers how they were trained.

Home health agencies serving Northbrook that list physical therapy include Wellcare Home Health, Inc and Solaris Home Healthcare; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Northbrook compared with Cook County and Illinois

Census figure	Northbrook	Cook County	Illinois
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	13%	22%	20%
Residents 85 or older	4.5%	2.0%	2.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.2%	7.7%	6.9%
Residents 65+ with a disability	22%	32%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	24%	32%	30%
Households with no vehicle	5.3%	18%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$106,337	$56,774	—

Older residents in towns around Northbrook

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Deerfield, IL	2.7 mi	3,872	15%
Glenview, IL	3.0 mi	12,175	16%
Northfield, IL	3.5 mi	1,446	10%
Glencoe, IL	3.7 mi	1,772	14%
Highland Park, IL	3.9 mi	7,400	11%
Riverwoods, IL	4.3 mi	1,000	11%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Wellcare Home Health, Inc	Northbrook, IL	0.6 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(847) 562-4041
Solaris Home Healthcare	Northbrook, IL	0.6 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(847) 701-2243
Progressive Home Health Care	Northbrook, IL	0.6 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(847) 753-6800
Homestead Health Care Services, LLC	Northbrook, IL	0.6 mi	5 of 5	—	(847) 715-9191
Providence Home Health Care, I	Northbrook, IL	0.6 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(847) 480-7877
All Quality Home Health Care, LLC	Wheeling, IL	5.1 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(224) 676-1470

Emergency hospitals near Northbrook

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital	Lake Forest, IL	7.5 mi	5 of 5	(847) 234-5600
Advocate Lutheran General Hospital	Park Ridge, IL	8.1 mi	4 of 5	(847) 723-2210

Straight-line miles from the center of Northbrook. 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 Northbrook

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 18% of the $8,861 monthly median income of Northbrook 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 Northbrook: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Northbrook?

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 18% of the $8,861 monthly median income of Northbrook 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 Northbrook, IL