Mobility Assistance in Pittsfield, IL

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Pittsfield, IL: the local picture

29%

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

295

residents 85 or older (6.7% of all residents)

0.2 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Pittsfield)

47%

of residents 65+ report a disability (39% in Pike County)

About 287 Pittsfield residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (29%; 24% in Pike County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Pittsfield that list physical therapy include Elara Caring V and Blessing Home Care; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Pittsfield compared with Pike County and Illinois

Census figure	Pittsfield	Pike County	Illinois
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	29%	24%	20%
Residents 85 or older	6.7%	4.0%	2.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.4%	3.9%	6.9%
Residents 65+ with a disability	47%	39%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	33%	30%
Households with no vehicle	3.4%	3.4%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$40,909	$44,240	—

Older residents in towns around Pittsfield

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Louisiana, MO	17 mi	669	29%
Bowling Green, MO	27 mi	636	23%
South Jacksonville, IL	32 mi	971	30%
Hannibal, MO	32 mi	3,298	24%
Jacksonville, IL	32 mi	3,371	28%
Beardstown, IL	35 mi	762	17%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring V	Springfield, IL	61 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(217) 718-4889
Blessing Home Care	Quincy, IL	36 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(217) 223-8400
Pike County Health Department	Pittsfield, IL	0.2 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, home health aides	(217) 285-4407
Hannibal Regional Hospital Home Health Agency	Hannibal, MO	31 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(573) 221-6515

Emergency hospitals near Pittsfield

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Illini Community Hospital	Pittsfield, IL	0.2 mi	3 of 5	(217) 285-2113
Pike County Memorial Hospital	Louisiana, MO	18 mi	not rated	(573) 754-5531

Straight-line miles from the center of Pittsfield. 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 Pittsfield

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 47% of the $3,409 monthly median income of Pittsfield 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 Pittsfield: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Pittsfield?

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 47% of the $3,409 monthly median income of Pittsfield 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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