Mobility Assistance in Olney, IL: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Olney, IL: the local picture

21%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (21% in Richland County)

301

residents 85 or older (3.5% of all residents)

0.4 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Olney)

36%

of residents 65+ report a disability (36% in Richland County)

About 358 Olney residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (21%; 21% in Richland County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Olney that list physical therapy include Good Samaritan Home Care Services and Franciscan Vns Home Care, Inc; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Olney compared with Richland County and Illinois

Census figure	Olney	Richland County	Illinois
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	21%	21%	20%
Residents 85 or older	3.5%	2.7%	2.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.8%	4.7%	6.9%
Residents 65+ with a disability	36%	36%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	43%	35%	30%
Households with no vehicle	13%	8.4%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$44,612	$49,504	—

Older residents in towns around Olney

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Newton, IL	18 mi	628	38%
Lawrenceville, IL	21 mi	794	22%
Flora, IL	21 mi	997	45%
Robinson, IL	27 mi	1,306	19%
Mount Carmel, IL	27 mi	1,557	29%
Fairfield, IL	29 mi	1,156	35%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Good Samaritan Home Care Services	Lawrenceville, IL	22 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(618) 943-4428
Franciscan Vns Home Care, Inc	Beech Grove, IN	127 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(317) 782-7200
Hshs Home Care Illinois	Effingham, IL	37 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(217) 347-1777
Lhc-Illinois Home Health Care	Marion, IL	83 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(618) 997-6565
Carle Home Care	Champaign, IL	98 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(217) 383-3488
Clay Home Health Services	Flora, IL	22 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(618) 662-4406

Emergency hospitals near Olney

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Carle Richland Memorial Hospital	Olney, IL	0.4 mi	2 of 5	(618) 395-2131
Lawrence County Memorial Hospital	Lawrenceville, IL	22 mi	not rated	(618) 943-1000

Straight-line miles from the center of Olney. 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 Olney

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 43% of the $3,718 monthly median income of Olney 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 Olney: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Olney?

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 43% of the $3,718 monthly median income of Olney 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 Olney, IL