Mobility Assistance in Oak Park, IL

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Oak Park, IL: the local picture

18%

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

802

residents 85 or older (1.5% of all residents)

1.0 mi

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

29%

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

About 1,711 Oak Park residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (18%; 22% in Cook County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Oak Park that list physical therapy include All Family Health Care, Inc and Centerwell Home Health; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Oak Park compared with Cook County and Illinois

Census figure	Oak Park	Cook County	Illinois
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	18%	22%	20%
Residents 85 or older	1.5%	2.0%	2.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.5%	7.7%	6.9%
Residents 65+ with a disability	29%	32%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	32%	30%
Households with no vehicle	12%	18%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$78,804	$56,774	—

Older residents in towns around Oak Park

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
River Forest, IL	1.6 mi	2,249	17%
Forest Park, IL	1.9 mi	2,651	20%
Elmwood Park, IL	2.8 mi	4,066	25%
Maywood, IL	2.8 mi	2,857	25%
Berwyn, IL	3.0 mi	7,625	14%
Cicero, IL	3.3 mi	9,138	19%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
All Family Health Care, Inc	Chicago, IL	7.5 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(773) 775-2588
Centerwell Home Health	Oak Brook, IL	9.6 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(708) 442-6420
Ascendant Home Health Inc	Oak Brook, IL	9.6 mi	5 of 5	—	(847) 510-4106
Holistic Health Partners, Inc	Des Plaines, IL	9.7 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(708) 272-9398
Crystal Home Health Care, LLC	Des Plaines, IL	9.7 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(630) 887-1600
Mhn My Home Nurses	Chicago, IL	11 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(708) 801-8662

Emergency hospitals near Oak Park

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Rush Oak Park Hospital	Oak Park, IL	1.0 mi	4 of 5	(708) 383-9300
Loretto Hospital	Chicago, IL	1.7 mi	not rated	(773) 626-4300

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

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 24% of the $6,567 monthly median income of Oak Park 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 Park: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Oak Park?

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 24% of the $6,567 monthly median income of Oak Park 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 Park, IL