Mobility Assistance in Pontoon Beach, IL

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Pontoon Beach, IL: the local picture

20%

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

37

residents 85 or older (0.6% of all residents)

2.6 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Granite City)

35%

of residents 65+ report a disability (35% in Madison County)

About 159 Pontoon Beach residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (20%; 24% in Madison County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Pontoon Beach that list physical therapy include Adoration Home Health and Aw Health Care; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Pontoon Beach compared with Madison County and Illinois

Census figure	Pontoon Beach	Madison County	Illinois
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	20%	24%	20%
Residents 85 or older	0.6%	2.1%	2.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	7.4%	7.6%	6.9%
Residents 65+ with a disability	35%	35%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	17%	32%	30%
Households with no vehicle	10%	5.7%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$51,382	$57,096	—

Older residents in towns around Pontoon Beach

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Madison, IL	3.2 mi	406	58%
Granite City, IL	3.4 mi	5,153	25%
Collinsville, IL	4.5 mi	4,375	22%
Glen Carbon, IL	5.0 mi	2,898	21%
Maryville, IL	5.3 mi	2,173	25%
Edwardsville, IL	6.2 mi	3,310	18%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Adoration Home Health	O Fallon, IL	14 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(618) 622-8854
Aw Health Care	Saint Louis, MO	15 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(314) 726-5600
Evertrue Home Health	St. Louis, MO	17 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(314) 352-7889
Elara Caring V	Springfield, IL	75 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(217) 718-4889
Anderson Home Health Services	Maryville, IL	5.3 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work	(618) 391-5731
Residential Home Health Of Southern Illinois	Glen Carbon, IL	5.7 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(800) 642-6099

Emergency hospitals near Pontoon Beach

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Gateway Regional Medical Center	Granite City, IL	2.6 mi	2 of 5	(618) 798-3000
Anderson Hospital	Maryville, IL	5.3 mi	3 of 5	(618) 288-5711

Straight-line miles from the center of Pontoon Beach. 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 Pontoon Beach

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 $4,282 monthly median income of Pontoon Beach 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 Pontoon Beach: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Pontoon Beach?

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 $4,282 monthly median income of Pontoon Beach 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.

Mobility Assistance at Home in Pontoon Beach, IL