Mobility Assistance in South Lyon, MI

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in South Lyon, MI: the local picture

14%

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

263

residents 85 or older (2.2% of all residents)

11 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Ann Arbor)

19%

of residents 65+ report a disability (29% in Oakland County)

About 278 South Lyon residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (14%; 18% in Oakland County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving South Lyon that list physical therapy include Interim Oakland County and Carebridge Home Health; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

South Lyon compared with Oakland County and Michigan

Census figure	South Lyon	Oakland County	Michigan
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	14%	18%	19%
Residents 85 or older	2.2%	2.1%	2.1%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.3%	6.4%	6.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability	19%	29%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	34%	30%	29%
Households with no vehicle	2.5%	5.3%	7.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$53,875	$67,387	—

Older residents in towns around South Lyon

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Whitmore Lake, MI	5.8 mi	1,161	9.1%
Wixom, MI	7.6 mi	2,433	19%
Brighton, MI	8.2 mi	2,255	29%
Novi, MI	8.6 mi	10,299	22%
Northville, MI	8.6 mi	1,270	3.0%
Milford, MI	9.2 mi	1,316	15%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Interim Oakland County	Novi, MI	10 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(248) 553-3333
Carebridge Home Health	Canton, MI	13 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(248) 559-5661
Central Home Health Care	Southfield, MI	23 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(248) 569-5410
Absolute Home Health Care	Grand Blanc, MI	32 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(810) 694-1042
The Medical Team	Livonia, MI	15 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(734) 779-9700
Michigan Community Vna	Bingham Farms, MI	21 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(800) 852-1232

Emergency hospitals near South Lyon

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Va Ann Arbor Healthcare System	Ann Arbor, MI	11 mi	5 of 5	(734) 769-7100
Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital	Commerce Township, MI	12 mi	3 of 5	(248) 937-3370

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

At the Michigan median aide wage of $16.83 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,459 a month in wages, which is 32% of the $4,490 monthly median income of South Lyon households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Michigan's minimum wage is $13.73 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026), rising to $15.00 on January 1, 2027.

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 Lyon: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in South Lyon?

At the Michigan median aide wage of $16.83 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,459 a month in wages, which is 32% of the $4,490 monthly median income of South Lyon households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Michigan's minimum wage is $13.73 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026), rising to $15.00 on January 1, 2027.

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 Lyon, MI