Mobility Assistance in Pontiac, MI: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Pontiac, MI: the local picture

28%

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

1,074

residents 85 or older (1.7% of all residents)

0.6 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Pontiac)

42%

of residents 65+ report a disability (29% in Oakland County)

About 2,316 Pontiac residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (28%; 18% in Oakland 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 Pontiac that list physical therapy include Global Home Care and Central Home Health Care; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Pontiac compared with Oakland County and Michigan

Census figure	Pontiac	Oakland County	Michigan
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	28%	18%	19%
Residents 85 or older	1.7%	2.1%	2.1%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	10%	6.4%	6.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability	42%	29%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	44%	30%	29%
Households with no vehicle	16%	5.3%	7.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$40,219	$67,387	—

Older residents in towns around Pontiac

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Auburn Hills, MI	2.8 mi	3,674	20%
Keego Harbor, MI	4.1 mi	584	36%
Bloomfield Hills, MI	5.1 mi	1,271	18%
Rochester Hills, MI	6.6 mi	13,958	17%
Birmingham, MI	8.1 mi	3,955	9.7%
Troy, MI	8.5 mi	15,775	15%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Global Home Care	Troy, MI	11 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(248) 588-8881
Central Home Health Care	Southfield, MI	11 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(248) 569-5410
Interim Oakland County	Novi, MI	16 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(248) 553-3333
All About Family Home Health Services, LLC	Mount Clemens, MI	21 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(586) 477-1402
Carebridge Home Health	Canton, MI	24 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(248) 559-5661
Absolute Home Health Care	Grand Blanc, MI	26 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(810) 694-1042

Emergency hospitals near Pontiac

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Mclaren Oakland	Pontiac, MI	0.6 mi	2 of 5	(248) 338-5000
Trinity Health Oakland Hospital	Pontiac, MI	1.6 mi	2 of 5	(248) 858-3000

Straight-line miles from the center of Pontiac. 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 Pontiac

At the Michigan median aide wage of $16.83 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,459 a month in wages, which is 44% of the $3,352 monthly median income of Pontiac households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Michigan's minimum wage is $13.73 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026), rising to $15.00 on January 1, 2027.

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 Pontiac: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Pontiac?

At the Michigan median aide wage of $16.83 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,459 a month in wages, which is 44% of the $3,352 monthly median income of Pontiac households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Michigan's minimum wage is $13.73 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026), rising to $15.00 on January 1, 2027.

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.

Mobility Assistance at Home in Pontiac, MI