Mobility Assistance in Palatine, IL

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Palatine, IL: the local picture

17%

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

1,074

residents 85 or older (1.6% of all residents)

4.7 mi

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

27%

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

About 1,941 Palatine 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.

1,074 residents are 85 or older. Ask any caregiver who will help with transfers how they were trained.

Home health agencies serving Palatine that list physical therapy include Advanced Family Home Health 1, Inc and Center Of Illinois Home Healthcare, Inc; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Palatine compared with Cook County and Illinois

Census figure	Palatine	Cook County	Illinois
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	17%	22%	20%
Residents 85 or older	1.6%	2.0%	2.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.4%	7.7%	6.9%
Residents 65+ with a disability	27%	32%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	31%	32%	30%
Households with no vehicle	4.7%	18%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$72,210	$56,774	—

Older residents in towns around Palatine

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Inverness, IL	2.9 mi	2,318	6.4%
Rolling Meadows, IL	3.0 mi	3,864	28%
Arlington Heights, IL	3.5 mi	15,238	21%
Deer Park, IL	4.1 mi	660	21%
Kildeer, IL	4.5 mi	791	16%
Barrington, IL	4.9 mi	2,449	16%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Advanced Family Home Health 1, Inc	Arlington Heights, IL	3.4 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(847) 392-3896
Center Of Illinois Home Healthcare, Inc	Arlington Heights, IL	4.7 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(847) 437-0774
All Quality Home Health Care, LLC	Wheeling, IL	5.8 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(224) 676-1470
Wellcare Home Health, Inc	Northbrook, IL	10 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(847) 562-4041
Solaris Home Healthcare	Northbrook, IL	10 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(847) 701-2243
Progressive Home Health Care	Northbrook, IL	10 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(847) 753-6800

Emergency hospitals near Palatine

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Northwest Community Hospital 1	Arlington Heights, IL	4.7 mi	4 of 5	(847) 618-1000
St Alexius Medical Center	Hoffman Estates, IL	5.6 mi	5 of 5	(847) 843-2000

Straight-line miles from the center of Palatine. 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 Palatine

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 26% of the $6,018 monthly median income of Palatine 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 Palatine: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Palatine?

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 26% of the $6,018 monthly median income of Palatine 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.

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