Mobility Assistance in St. Clair, MI

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in St. Clair, MI: the local picture

25%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (20% in St. Clair County)

143

residents 85 or older (2.6% of all residents)

4.3 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (East China)

37%

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

About 285 St. Clair residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (25%; 20% in St. Clair County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving St. Clair that list physical therapy include Beacon Home Care and All About Family Home Health Services, LLC; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

St. Clair compared with St. Clair County and Michigan

Census figure	St. Clair	St. Clair County	Michigan
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	25%	20%	19%
Residents 85 or older	2.6%	2.3%	2.1%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	7.7%	5.0%	6.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability	37%	33%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	29%	29%
Households with no vehicle	4.7%	5.9%	7.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$52,670	$53,405	—

Older residents in towns around St. Clair

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Marysville, MI	5.7 mi	2,268	21%
Marine City, MI	7.8 mi	1,173	19%
Port Huron, MI	12 mi	5,144	29%
Richmond, MI	13 mi	1,001	19%
Pearl Beach, MI	14 mi	1,164	21%
Algonac, MI	14 mi	941	24%

Home health agencies serving St. Clair (therapy needs a doctor’s order)

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Beacon Home Care	Port Huron, MI	12 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(810) 966-3480
All About Family Home Health Services, LLC	Mount Clemens, MI	25 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(586) 477-1402
Home Care Experts	Warren, MI	34 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(586) 751-2775
The Medical Team	Livonia, MI	52 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(734) 779-9700
Elara Caring	Jackson, MI	104 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(517) 780-9500
Alpha Therapeutics, PC	Warren, MI	34 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(248) 651-9511

Emergency hospitals near St. Clair

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Ascension River District Hospital	East China, MI	4.3 mi	3 of 5	(810) 329-7111
Mclaren Port Huron	Port Huron, MI	11 mi	2 of 5	(810) 987-5000

Straight-line miles from the center of St. Clair. 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 St. Clair

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 33% of the $4,389 monthly median income of St. Clair 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 St. Clair: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in St. Clair?

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 33% of the $4,389 monthly median income of St. Clair 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.

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