Mobility Assistance in Richmond, MI

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Richmond, MI: the local picture

19%

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

102

residents 85 or older (1.7% of all residents)

11 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (East China)

37%

of residents 65+ report a disability (34% in Macomb County)

About 170 Richmond residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (19%; 21% in Macomb County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Richmond that list physical therapy include All About Family Home Health Services, LLC and Beacon Home Care; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Richmond compared with Macomb County and Michigan

Census figure	Richmond	Macomb County	Michigan
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	19%	21%	19%
Residents 85 or older	1.7%	2.2%	2.1%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	1.8%	7.7%	6.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability	37%	34%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	27%	31%	29%
Households with no vehicle	1.8%	6.2%	7.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$60,588	$55,374	—

Older residents in towns around Richmond

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
New Haven, MI	6.0 mi	337	37%
New Baltimore, MI	8.7 mi	2,119	22%
Romeo, MI	13 mi	943	11%
St. Clair, MI	13 mi	1,127	25%
Marine City, MI	14 mi	1,173	19%
Pearl Beach, MI	15 mi	1,164	21%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
All About Family Home Health Services, LLC	Mount Clemens, MI	16 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(586) 477-1402
Beacon Home Care	Port Huron, MI	20 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(810) 966-3480
Home Care Experts	Warren, MI	24 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(586) 751-2775
Platinum Care Home Services, Inc	Warren, MI	27 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(586) 200-5382
New Century Home Health Care	Madison Heights, MI	28 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(248) 398-9600
The Medical Team	Livonia, MI	41 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(734) 779-9700

Emergency hospitals near Richmond

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Ascension River District Hospital	East China, MI	11 mi	3 of 5	(810) 329-7111
Mclaren Macomb	Mount Clemens, MI	16 mi	1 of 5	(586) 493-8000

Straight-line miles from the center of Richmond. 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 Richmond

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 29% of the $5,049 monthly median income of Richmond 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 Richmond: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Richmond?

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 29% of the $5,049 monthly median income of Richmond 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 Richmond, MI