Mobility Assistance in Oak Lawn, IL

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Oak Lawn, IL: the local picture

17%

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

1,146

residents 85 or older (2.0% of all residents)

0.1 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Oak Lawn)

27%

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

About 1,717 Oak Lawn residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (17%; 22% in Cook County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

1,146 residents are 85 or older. Ask any caregiver who will help with transfers how they were trained.

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

Oak Lawn compared with Cook County and Illinois

Census figure	Oak Lawn	Cook County	Illinois
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	17%	22%	20%
Residents 85 or older	2.0%	2.0%	2.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.9%	7.7%	6.9%
Residents 65+ with a disability	27%	32%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	32%	30%
Households with no vehicle	6.1%	18%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$59,125	$56,774	—

Older residents in towns around Oak Lawn

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Chicago Ridge, IL	1.6 mi	1,812	14%
Hometown, IL	1.6 mi	667	16%
Burbank, IL	2.3 mi	4,562	18%
Evergreen Park, IL	2.7 mi	3,046	12%
Worth, IL	2.7 mi	1,643	24%
Alsip, IL	3.1 mi	3,327	19%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Sunny Hill Home Health Care, Inc	Oak Lawn, IL	0.1 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(708) 424-7025
Home Care Experts	Burr Ridge, IL	9.6 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	9.9 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(708) 801-8662
Valentine Home Health Care, Inc	Lemont, IL	12 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(630) 440-1316
Centerwell Home Health	Oak Brook, IL	14 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(708) 442-6420
Ascendant Home Health Inc	Oak Brook, IL	14 mi	5 of 5	—	(847) 510-4106

Emergency hospitals near Oak Lawn

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Advocate Christ Hospital & Medical Center	Oak Lawn, IL	0.1 mi	3 of 5	(708) 684-8000
Osf Little Company Of Mary Medical Center	Evergreen Park, IL	2.7 mi	2 of 5	(708) 422-6200

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

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 32% of the $4,927 monthly median income of Oak Lawn 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 Lawn: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Oak Lawn?

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 32% of the $4,927 monthly median income of Oak Lawn 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 Lawn, IL