Mobility Assistance in Oregon, IL: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Oregon, IL: the local picture

51%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (24% in Ogle County)

153

residents 85 or older (4.0% of all residents)

14 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Dixon)

62%

of residents 65+ report a disability (37% in Ogle County)

About 431 Oregon residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (51%; 24% in Ogle County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Oregon that list physical therapy include Elara Caring Ix and Empower Home Health Services; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Oregon compared with Ogle County and Illinois

Census figure	Oregon	Ogle County	Illinois
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	51%	24%	20%
Residents 85 or older	4.0%	2.8%	2.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	15%	5.9%	6.9%
Residents 65+ with a disability	62%	37%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	50%	32%	30%
Households with no vehicle	9.6%	5.5%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$63,864	$58,226	—

Older residents in towns around Oregon

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Mount Morris, IL	5.4 mi	897	32%
Byron, IL	8.3 mi	616	12%
Dixon, IL	14 mi	2,967	28%
Davis Junction, IL	14 mi	166	49%
Rochelle, IL	15 mi	1,474	33%
Winnebago, IL	18 mi	650	35%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring Ix	Huntley, IL	48 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(847) 589-6976
Empower Home Health Services	West Dundee, IL	54 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(847) 673-4110
Mercyhealth At Home	Rockford, IL	24 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(815) 971-3550
Safe Life Home Health Care, LLC	Lombard, IL	69 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(630) 620-9064
Swedishamerican Hh Care Med S	Rockford, IL	23 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(779) 696-7550
Osf Healthcare Home Care	Loves Park, IL	27 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(815) 381-6330

Emergency hospitals near Oregon

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Osf Saint Katharine Medical Center	Dixon, IL	14 mi	2 of 5	(815) 288-5531
Rochelle Community Hospital	Rochelle, IL	15 mi	not rated	(815) 562-2181

Straight-line miles from the center of Oregon. 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 Oregon

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 $5,322 monthly median income of Oregon 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 Oregon: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Oregon?

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 $5,322 monthly median income of Oregon 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.

More near Oregon

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Other care in Oregon

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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 Oregon, IL