Mobility Assistance in Pekin, IL: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Pekin, IL: the local picture

19%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (18% in Tazewell County)

812

residents 85 or older (2.6% of all residents)

0.1 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Pekin)

30%

of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in Tazewell County)

About 1,124 Pekin residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (19%; 18% in Tazewell County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Pekin that list physical therapy include St. Francis Medical Center and Lhc - Illinois Home Health Care; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Pekin compared with Tazewell County and Illinois

Census figure	Pekin	Tazewell County	Illinois
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	19%	18%	20%
Residents 85 or older	2.6%	2.6%	2.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	7.2%	7.0%	6.9%
Residents 65+ with a disability	30%	30%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	30%	30%
Households with no vehicle	9.9%	5.5%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$51,780	$58,382	—

Older residents in towns around Pekin

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Creve Coeur, IL	5.0 mi	692	13%
Bartonville, IL	5.4 mi	1,096	20%
East Peoria, IL	8.4 mi	4,619	15%
Morton, IL	8.9 mi	3,833	13%
West Peoria, IL	8.9 mi	988	22%
Peoria Heights, IL	13 mi	1,062	23%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
St. Francis Medical Center	Peoria, IL	14 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(309) 683-7700
Lhc - Illinois Home Health Care	Galesburg, IL	47 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, home health aides	(309) 343-9031
Memorial Home Services	Springfield, IL	57 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(217) 788-4663
Carle Home Care	Champaign, IL	77 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(217) 383-3488
Spoon River Home Health Services	Farmington, IL	23 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(309) 245-0720
Iris Home Health Services, LLC	Peoria, IL	14 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(309) 649-6002

Emergency hospitals near Pekin

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Carle Health Pekin Hospital	Pekin, IL	0.1 mi	3 of 5	(309) 347-1151
Carle Health Methodist Hospital	Peoria, IL	9.2 mi	2 of 5	(309) 672-5522

Straight-line miles from the center of Pekin. 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 Pekin

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 37% of the $4,315 monthly median income of Pekin 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 Pekin: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Pekin?

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 37% of the $4,315 monthly median income of Pekin 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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