Mobility Assistance in Sullivan, IL

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Sullivan, IL: the local picture

20%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (21% in Moultrie County)

78

residents 85 or older (1.8% of all residents)

14 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Shelbyville)

33%

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

About 132 Sullivan residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (20%; 21% in Moultrie County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Sullivan that list physical therapy include Community Homecare, Inc and Enhabit Home Health; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Sullivan compared with Moultrie County and Illinois

Census figure	Sullivan	Moultrie County	Illinois
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	20%	21%	20%
Residents 85 or older	1.8%	2.6%	2.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	3.3%	6.7%	6.9%
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	32%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	35%	27%	30%
Households with no vehicle	13%	13%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$47,849	$47,545	—

Older residents in towns around Sullivan

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Mattoon, IL	15 mi	3,203	25%
Shelbyville, IL	16 mi	971	27%
Arcola, IL	17 mi	401	26%
Mount Zion, IL	20 mi	1,109	6.8%
Tuscola, IL	23 mi	781	21%
Charleston, IL	24 mi	2,604	37%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Community Homecare, Inc	Sullivan, IL	0.3 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(217) 728-2320
Enhabit Home Health	Springfield, IL	55 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(217) 542-7138
Sarah Bush Lincoln Home Care	Charleston, IL	24 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(217) 234-4418
Hshs Home Care Illinois	Effingham, IL	33 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(217) 347-1777
Carle Home Care	Champaign, IL	41 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(217) 383-3488
Memorial Home Services	Springfield, IL	54 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(217) 788-4663

Emergency hospitals near Sullivan

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Hshs Good Shepherd Hospital Inc	Shelbyville, IL	14 mi	not rated	(217) 774-3961
Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center	Mattoon, IL	15 mi	3 of 5	(217) 258-2513

Straight-line miles from the center of Sullivan. 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 Sullivan

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 40% of the $3,987 monthly median income of Sullivan 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 Sullivan: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Sullivan?

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 40% of the $3,987 monthly median income of Sullivan 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 Sullivan, IL