Mobility Assistance in Rock Island, IL

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Rock Island, IL: the local picture

26%

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

936

residents 85 or older (2.6% of all residents)

1.8 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Rock Island)

37%

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

About 1,685 Rock Island residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (26%; 21% in Rock Island County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Rock Island that list physical therapy include Centerwell Home Health and Unity Point At Home; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Rock Island compared with Rock Island County and Illinois

Census figure	Rock Island	Rock Island County	Illinois
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	26%	21%	20%
Residents 85 or older	2.6%	2.4%	2.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	7.2%	6.0%	6.9%
Residents 65+ with a disability	37%	33%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	41%	35%	30%
Households with no vehicle	12%	8.6%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$44,802	$53,586	—

Older residents in towns around Rock Island

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Milan, IL	2.6 mi	1,083	22%
Moline, IL	4.8 mi	7,901	20%
Davenport, IA	6.1 mi	16,575	22%
Coal Valley, IL	7.9 mi	914	11%
Bettendorf, IA	8.8 mi	7,457	14%
Silvis, IL	9.3 mi	2,318	17%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Moline, IL	4.8 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(309) 786-3700
Unity Point At Home	Moline, IL	4.8 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(309) 779-7600
Western Ill Home Hlth Care In	Monmouth, IL	39 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(309) 734-9376
Northwestern Illinois Home Health	Moline, IL	4.8 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy	(309) 623-4022
Genesis Vna	Bettendorf, IA	7.3 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(563) 421-5080
In-Home Care Connection Home Health Services	Moline, IL	4.8 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(309) 764-7477

Emergency hospitals near Rock Island

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Trinity Rock Island	Rock Island, IL	1.8 mi	3 of 5	(309) 779-5000
Genesis Medical Center-Davenport	Davenport, IA	4.9 mi	2 of 5	(563) 421-1000

Straight-line miles from the center of Rock Island. 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 Rock Island

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 42% of the $3,734 monthly median income of Rock Island 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 Rock Island: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Rock Island?

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 42% of the $3,734 monthly median income of Rock Island 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 Rock Island, IL