Mobility Assistance in South Jacksonville, IL

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in South Jacksonville, IL: the local picture

30%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (24% in Morgan County)

261

residents 85 or older (8.1% of all residents)

2.4 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Jacksonville)

45%

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

About 293 South Jacksonville residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (30%; 24% in Morgan County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving South Jacksonville that list physical therapy include Elara Caring V and Greene County Health Dept; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

South Jacksonville compared with Morgan County and Illinois

Census figure	South Jacksonville	Morgan County	Illinois
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	30%	24%	20%
Residents 85 or older	8.1%	3.3%	2.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.0%	5.0%	6.9%
Residents 65+ with a disability	45%	33%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	49%	35%	30%
Households with no vehicle	3.4%	5.5%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$37,611	$47,785	—

Older residents in towns around South Jacksonville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Jacksonville, IL	2.1 mi	3,371	28%
Beardstown, IL	24 mi	762	17%
Auburn, IL	27 mi	706	27%
Virden, IL	28 mi	528	16%
Chatham, IL	28 mi	1,748	22%
Springfield, IL	31 mi	22,574	21%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring V	Springfield, IL	29 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(217) 718-4889
Greene County Health Dept	Carrollton, IL	29 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(217) 942-6961
Residential Home Health Of Southern Illinois	Glen Carbon, IL	66 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(800) 642-6099
Enhabit Home Health	Springfield, IL	32 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(217) 542-7138
Advanced Healthcare Services, LLC	Springfield, IL	27 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(217) 726-6956
SC Home Health Nfp	Springfield, IL	32 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(217) 528-7541

Emergency hospitals near South Jacksonville

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Jacksonville Memorial Hospital	Jacksonville, IL	2.4 mi	not rated	(217) 245-9551
Thomas H Boyd Memorial Hospital	Carrollton, IL	29 mi	not rated	(217) 942-6946

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

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 51% of the $3,134 monthly median income of South Jacksonville 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 Jacksonville: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in South Jacksonville?

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 51% of the $3,134 monthly median income of South Jacksonville 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 South Jacksonville, IL