Mobility Assistance in Rochelle, IL

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Rochelle, IL: the local picture

33%

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

293

residents 85 or older (3.1% of all residents)

0.7 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Rochelle)

44%

of residents 65+ report a disability (37% in Ogle County)

About 474 Rochelle residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (33%; 24% in Ogle County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Rochelle that list physical therapy include Elara Caring Ix and Better Care Home Health, Inc; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Rochelle compared with Ogle County and Illinois

Census figure	Rochelle	Ogle County	Illinois
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	33%	24%	20%
Residents 85 or older	3.1%	2.8%	2.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.9%	5.9%	6.9%
Residents 65+ with a disability	44%	37%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	41%	32%	30%
Households with no vehicle	9.0%	5.5%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$40,268	$58,226	—

Older residents in towns around Rochelle

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Davis Junction, IL	14 mi	166	49%
Oregon, IL	15 mi	877	51%
DeKalb, IL	16 mi	4,472	24%
Byron, IL	17 mi	616	12%
Cortland, IL	19 mi	360	25%
Sycamore, IL	21 mi	2,459	12%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring Ix	Huntley, IL	37 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(847) 589-6976
Better Care Home Health, Inc	Schaumburg, IL	53 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(800) 518-8943
Prestige Home Health Services, Inc	Chicago, IL	62 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(773) 693-0100
Astra Health West	Elgin, IL	39 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(847) 583-8998
Empower Home Health Services	West Dundee, IL	42 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(847) 673-4110
Northwest Home Health & Rehab	Lake In The Hills, IL	42 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(847) 854-0186

Emergency hospitals near Rochelle

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Rochelle Community Hospital	Rochelle, IL	0.7 mi	not rated	(815) 562-2181
Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital	Dekalb, IL	16 mi	5 of 5	(815) 756-1521

Straight-line miles from the center of Rochelle. 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 Rochelle

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 47% of the $3,356 monthly median income of Rochelle 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 Rochelle: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Rochelle?

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 47% of the $3,356 monthly median income of Rochelle 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 Rochelle, IL