Mobility Assistance in Sandwich, IL

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Sandwich, IL: the local picture

21%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (18% in DeKalb County)

136

residents 85 or older (1.9% of all residents)

1.5 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Sandwich)

42%

of residents 65+ report a disability (28% in DeKalb County)

About 276 Sandwich residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (21%; 18% in DeKalb County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

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

Sandwich compared with DeKalb County and Illinois

Census figure	Sandwich	DeKalb County	Illinois
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	21%	18%	20%
Residents 85 or older	1.9%	1.6%	2.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.0%	4.0%	6.9%
Residents 65+ with a disability	42%	28%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	27%	30%
Households with no vehicle	7.1%	6.4%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$58,811	$64,446	—

Older residents in towns around Sandwich

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Lake Holiday, IL	3.1 mi	1,281	12%
Plano, IL	4.8 mi	1,057	35%
Sheridan, IL	8.9 mi	173	12%
Yorkville, IL	9.9 mi	2,665	25%
Sugar Grove, IL	12 mi	2,279	9.5%
Montgomery, IL	14 mi	2,327	27%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring Ix	Huntley, IL	38 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(847) 589-6976
Crystal Home Health Care, LLC	Des Plaines, IL	46 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(630) 887-1600
Newsome Home Health Care & Purpose Care Of Illinois - Joliet	Joliet, IL	26 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(815) 744-4770
Elara Caring Iii	Tinley Park, IL	42 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(708) 448-3176
Centerwell Home Health Ii	Buffalo Grove, IL	49 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(847) 972-1590
Resilience Home Health, LLC	Aurora, IL	21 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(630) 236-8800

Emergency hospitals near Sandwich

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Valley West Community Hospital	Sandwich, IL	1.5 mi	4 of 5	(815) 786-8484
Presence Mercy Medical Center	Aurora, IL	16 mi	3 of 5	(630) 859-2222

Straight-line miles from the center of Sandwich. 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 Sandwich

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 32% of the $4,901 monthly median income of Sandwich 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 Sandwich: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Sandwich?

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 32% of the $4,901 monthly median income of Sandwich 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 Sandwich, IL