Mobility Assistance in Poplar Grove, IL

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Poplar Grove, IL: the local picture

16%

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

83

residents 85 or older (2.1% of all residents)

12 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Rockford)

26%

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

About 93 Poplar Grove residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (16%; 24% in Boone County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Poplar Grove that list physical therapy include Elara Caring Ix and Medi Link Health Services, LLC; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Poplar Grove compared with Boone County and Illinois

Census figure	Poplar Grove	Boone County	Illinois
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	16%	24%	20%
Residents 85 or older	2.1%	1.8%	2.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	3.6%	6.8%	6.9%
Residents 65+ with a disability	26%	33%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	27%	30%
Households with no vehicle	2.2%	4.2%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$55,288	$59,205	—

Older residents in towns around Poplar Grove

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Candlewick Lake, IL	1.4 mi	660	45%
Belvidere, IL	6.3 mi	4,029	32%
Loves Park, IL	8.0 mi	4,350	28%
Machesney Park, IL	9.3 mi	3,935	21%
Roscoe, IL	9.9 mi	1,745	26%
Cherry Valley, IL	10 mi	766	16%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring Ix	Huntley, IL	25 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(847) 589-6976
Medi Link Health Services, LLC	Schaumburg, IL	46 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(847) 995-9900
Northwest Home Health & Rehab	Lake In The Hills, IL	29 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(847) 854-0186
Empower Home Health Services	West Dundee, IL	33 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(847) 673-4110
Astra Health West	Elgin, IL	35 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(847) 583-8998
Loyal Home Health	Hoffman Estates, IL	45 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(312) 888-3965

Emergency hospitals near Poplar Grove

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Saint Anthony Medical Center	Rockford, IL	12 mi	2 of 5	(815) 226-2000
Javon Bea Hospital	Rockford, IL	13 mi	3 of 5	(815) 968-6861

Straight-line miles from the center of Poplar Grove. 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 Poplar Grove

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 34% of the $4,607 monthly median income of Poplar Grove 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 Poplar Grove: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Poplar Grove?

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 34% of the $4,607 monthly median income of Poplar Grove 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 Poplar Grove, IL