Mobility Assistance in Princeton, IL

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Princeton, IL: the local picture

22%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (21% in Bureau County)

336

residents 85 or older (4.2% of all residents)

2.3 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Princeton)

31%

of residents 65+ report a disability (31% in Bureau County)

About 414 Princeton residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (22%; 21% in Bureau County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Princeton that list physical therapy include Aspire Home Healthcare, LLC and Osf Healthcare Home Care; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Princeton compared with Bureau County and Illinois

Census figure	Princeton	Bureau County	Illinois
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	22%	21%	20%
Residents 85 or older	4.2%	2.8%	2.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	8.6%	6.6%	6.9%
Residents 65+ with a disability	31%	31%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	39%	28%	30%
Households with no vehicle	12%	6.7%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$50,148	$52,631	—

Older residents in towns around Princeton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Spring Valley, IL	15 mi	1,273	25%
Peru, IL	17 mi	2,340	30%
LaSalle, IL	19 mi	1,797	22%
Oglesby, IL	21 mi	669	19%
Mendota, IL	22 mi	1,277	15%
Kewanee, IL	26 mi	2,875	15%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Aspire Home Healthcare, LLC	Morton Grove, IL	98 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(312) 788-8014
Osf Healthcare Home Care	Loves Park, IL	69 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(815) 381-6330
In-Home Care Connection Home Health Services	Moline, IL	54 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(309) 764-7477

Emergency hospitals near Princeton

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Osf Saint Clare Medical Center	Princeton, IL	2.3 mi	2 of 5	(815) 875-2811
Carle Health Proctor Hospital	Peoria, IL	18 mi	3 of 5	(309) 691-1000

Straight-line miles from the center of Princeton. 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 Princeton

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 38% of the $4,179 monthly median income of Princeton 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 Princeton: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Princeton?

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 38% of the $4,179 monthly median income of Princeton 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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