Mobility Assistance in Skokie, IL: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Skokie, IL: the local picture

18%

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

1,857

residents 85 or older (2.8% of all residents)

2.7 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Evanston)

26%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Cook County)

About 2,437 Skokie residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (18%; 22% in Cook County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

1,857 residents are 85 or older. Ask any caregiver who will help with transfers how they were trained.

Home health agencies serving Skokie that list physical therapy include All Family Health Care, Inc and Holistic Health Partners, Inc; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Skokie compared with Cook County and Illinois

Census figure	Skokie	Cook County	Illinois
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	18%	22%	20%
Residents 85 or older	2.8%	2.0%	2.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.1%	7.7%	6.9%
Residents 65+ with a disability	26%	32%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	24%	32%	30%
Households with no vehicle	7.0%	18%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$77,399	$56,774	—

Older residents in towns around Skokie

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Lincolnwood, IL	2.1 mi	3,658	21%
Evanston, IL	2.5 mi	14,153	13%
Morton Grove, IL	2.6 mi	5,944	23%
Wilmette, IL	2.9 mi	5,980	20%
Niles, IL	3.6 mi	8,578	31%
Kenilworth, IL	3.9 mi	331	5.7%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
All Family Health Care, Inc	Chicago, IL	3.1 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(773) 775-2588
Holistic Health Partners, Inc	Des Plaines, IL	6.8 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(708) 272-9398
Crystal Home Health Care, LLC	Des Plaines, IL	6.8 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(630) 887-1600
Solaris Home Healthcare	Northbrook, IL	8.2 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(847) 701-2243
Progressive Home Health Care	Northbrook, IL	8.2 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(847) 753-6800
Wellcare Home Health, Inc	Northbrook, IL	8.2 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(847) 562-4041

Emergency hospitals near Skokie

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Northshore University Healthsystem - Evanston Hospital	Evanston, IL	2.7 mi	5 of 5	(847) 570-2000
Saint Francis Hospital-Evanston	Evanston, IL	2.8 mi	2 of 5	(847) 316-4000

Straight-line miles from the center of Skokie. 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 Skokie

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 25% of the $6,450 monthly median income of Skokie 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 Skokie: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Skokie?

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 25% of the $6,450 monthly median income of Skokie 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.

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