Mobility Assistance in Oak Forest, IL

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Oak Forest, IL: the local picture

15%

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

183

residents 85 or older (0.7% of all residents)

4.3 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Palos Heights)

25%

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

About 676 Oak Forest residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (15%; 22% in Cook County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Oak Forest that list physical therapy include Accord Home Health Services, Inc and Sunny Hill Home Health Care, Inc; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Oak Forest compared with Cook County and Illinois

Census figure	Oak Forest	Cook County	Illinois
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	15%	22%	20%
Residents 85 or older	0.7%	2.0%	2.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.4%	7.7%	6.9%
Residents 65+ with a disability	25%	32%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	23%	32%	30%
Households with no vehicle	4.2%	18%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$62,726	$56,774	—

Older residents in towns around Oak Forest

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Midlothian, IL	2.0 mi	2,379	21%
Crestwood, IL	2.8 mi	2,912	25%
Markham, IL	3.3 mi	1,663	25%
Country Club Hills, IL	3.3 mi	2,509	27%
Robbins, IL	3.4 mi	689	19%
Tinley Park, IL	3.7 mi	11,808	18%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Accord Home Health Services, Inc	Tinley Park, IL	3.2 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(708) 481-6604
Sunny Hill Home Health Care, Inc	Oak Lawn, IL	7.4 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(708) 424-7025
Compassionate Professional Home Care, Inc	Lansing, IL	11 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(708) 832-8206
Home Care Experts	Burr Ridge, IL	13 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(224) 500-2625
Mhn My Home Nurses	Chicago, IL	16 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(708) 801-8662
Centerwell Home Health	Oak Brook, IL	19 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(708) 442-6420

Emergency hospitals near Oak Forest

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Palos Community Hospital	Palos Heights, IL	4.3 mi	4 of 5	(708) 923-4000
Ingalls Memorial Hospital	Harvey, IL	5.2 mi	2 of 5	(708) 333-2300

Straight-line miles from the center of Oak Forest. 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 Oak Forest

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 30% of the $5,227 monthly median income of Oak Forest 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 Oak Forest: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Oak Forest?

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 30% of the $5,227 monthly median income of Oak Forest 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 Oak Forest, IL