Mobility Assistance in Paris, IL: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Paris, IL: the local picture

27%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (23% in Edgar County)

237

residents 85 or older (2.9% of all residents)

0.5 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Paris)

31%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Edgar County)

About 438 Paris residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (27%; 23% in Edgar County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Paris that list physical therapy include Lhc-Illinois Home Health Care and Sarah Bush Lincoln Home Care; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Paris compared with Edgar County and Illinois

Census figure	Paris	Edgar County	Illinois
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	27%	23%	20%
Residents 85 or older	2.9%	3.2%	2.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	7.3%	6.2%	6.9%
Residents 65+ with a disability	31%	33%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	28%	30%
Households with no vehicle	11%	8.0%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$54,063	$54,292	—

Older residents in towns around Paris

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Marshall, IL	15 mi	896	13%
Clinton, IN	15 mi	1,083	39%
North Terre Haute, IN	18 mi	1,109	15%
Terre Haute, IN	20 mi	9,208	30%
Georgetown, IL	25 mi	564	25%
Rockville, IN	27 mi	693	28%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Lhc-Illinois Home Health Care	Champaign, IL	48 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(217) 352-4387
Sarah Bush Lincoln Home Care	Charleston, IL	27 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(217) 234-4418
Carle Home Care	Champaign, IL	48 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(217) 383-3488
Horizon Health Home Care	Paris, IL	0.5 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(217) 466-4466

Emergency hospitals near Paris

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Paris Community Hospital	Paris, IL	0.5 mi	3 of 5	(217) 465-4141
Union Hospital Clinton	Clinton, IN	15 mi	2 of 5	(765) 832-1234

Straight-line miles from the center of Paris. 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 Paris

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 35% of the $4,505 monthly median income of Paris 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 Paris: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Paris?

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 35% of the $4,505 monthly median income of Paris 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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