Mobility Assistance in South Barrington, IL

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in South Barrington, IL: the local picture

7.4%

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

42

residents 85 or older (0.8% of all residents)

3.8 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Hoffman Estates)

24%

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

About 98 South Barrington residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (7.4%; 22% in Cook County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving South Barrington that list physical therapy include Center Of Illinois Home Healthcare, Inc and Holistic Health Partners, Inc; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

South Barrington compared with Cook County and Illinois

Census figure	South Barrington	Cook County	Illinois
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	7.4%	22%	20%
Residents 85 or older	0.8%	2.0%	2.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	1.6%	7.7%	6.9%
Residents 65+ with a disability	24%	32%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	9.7%	32%	30%
Households with no vehicle	0.7%	18%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$144,890	$56,774	—

Older residents in towns around South Barrington

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Hoffman Estates, IL	1.8 mi	8,150	14%
Inverness, IL	3.4 mi	2,318	6.4%
Barrington Hills, IL	4.2 mi	664	7.5%
Barrington, IL	4.6 mi	2,449	16%
East Dundee, IL	4.7 mi	845	15%
Streamwood, IL	4.8 mi	5,833	17%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Center Of Illinois Home Healthcare, Inc	Arlington Heights, IL	9.0 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(847) 437-0774
Holistic Health Partners, Inc	Des Plaines, IL	16 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(708) 272-9398
Better Care Home Health, Inc	Schaumburg, IL	6.0 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(800) 518-8943
Medi Link Health Services, LLC	Schaumburg, IL	6.0 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(847) 995-9900
First Venture Home Health Care, Inc	Arlington Heights, IL	9.0 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(847) 506-9767
Amedisys Home Health	Lake Zurich, IL	9.7 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(847) 438-4805

Emergency hospitals near South Barrington

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
St Alexius Medical Center	Hoffman Estates, IL	3.8 mi	5 of 5	(847) 843-2000
Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital	Barrington, IL	5.1 mi	5 of 5	(847) 381-9600

Straight-line miles from the center of South Barrington. 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 South Barrington

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 13% of the $12,074 monthly median income of South Barrington 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 South Barrington: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in South Barrington?

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 13% of the $12,074 monthly median income of South Barrington 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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