Mobility Assistance in Scott AFB, IL

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Scott AFB, IL: the local picture

15%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (22% in St. Clair County)

5

residents 85 or older (0.1% of all residents)

3.1 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (O Fallon)

48%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in St. Clair County)

About 5 Scott AFB residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (15%; 22% in St. Clair County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Scott AFB that list physical therapy include Adoration Home Health and Aw Health Care; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Scott AFB compared with St. Clair County and Illinois

Census figure	Scott AFB	St. Clair County	Illinois
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	15%	22%	20%
Residents 85 or older	0.1%	2.1%	2.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	0.0%	7.5%	6.9%
Residents 65+ with a disability	48%	33%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	0.0%	32%	30%
Households with no vehicle	1.5%	7.5%	11%

Older residents in towns around Scott AFB

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Mascoutah, IL	3.3 mi	1,223	29%
Shiloh, IL	3.3 mi	2,294	27%
Lebanon, IL	4.6 mi	794	19%
O'Fallon, IL	5.2 mi	5,382	17%
Swansea, IL	7.3 mi	2,699	20%
Belleville, IL	7.7 mi	6,768	20%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Adoration Home Health	O Fallon, IL	3.1 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(618) 622-8854
Aw Health Care	Saint Louis, MO	27 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(314) 726-5600
Evertrue Home Health	St. Louis, MO	27 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(314) 352-7889
Elara Caring V	Springfield, IL	85 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(217) 718-4889
Residential Home Health Of Southern Illinois	Glen Carbon, IL	16 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(800) 642-6099
Bjc Home Care Services	Saint Louis, MO	33 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(314) 362-0200

Emergency hospitals near Scott AFB

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Hshs St Elizabeth's Hospital	O Fallon, IL	3.1 mi	4 of 5	(618) 234-2120
Memorial Hospital	Belleville, IL	8.0 mi	5 of 5	(618) 233-7750

Straight-line miles from the center of Scott AFB. 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 Scott AFB

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. 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 Scott AFB: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Scott AFB?

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. 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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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 Scott AFB, IL