Mobility Assistance in Swartz Creek, MI

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Swartz Creek, MI: the local picture

21%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (23% in Genesee County)

196

residents 85 or older (3.3% of all residents)

3.3 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Flint)

32%

of residents 65+ report a disability (35% in Genesee County)

About 304 Swartz Creek residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (21%; 23% in Genesee County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Swartz Creek that list physical therapy include Centerwell Home Health and Absolute Home Health Care; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Swartz Creek compared with Genesee County and Michigan

Census figure	Swartz Creek	Genesee County	Michigan
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	21%	23%	19%
Residents 85 or older	3.3%	2.2%	2.1%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.0%	7.0%	6.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability	32%	35%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	36%	31%	29%
Households with no vehicle	3.8%	7.4%	7.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$58,699	$53,022	—

Older residents in towns around Swartz Creek

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Flushing, MI	6.9 mi	1,931	18%
Flint, MI	7.5 mi	11,327	33%
Durand, MI	9.4 mi	705	21%
Lake Fenton, MI	9.8 mi	1,933	15%
Grand Blanc, MI	10 mi	1,384	27%
Linden, MI	10 mi	725	21%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Flint, MI	4.3 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(810) 732-9030
Absolute Home Health Care	Grand Blanc, MI	9.9 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(810) 694-1042
Elara Caring	Bingham Farms, MI	42 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(248) 530-3720
The Medical Team	Livonia, MI	44 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(734) 779-9700
Achieve Home Health Care	Flushing, MI	7.6 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(810) 230-9881
Mclaren Home Health	Davison, MI	15 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(810) 732-3131

Emergency hospitals near Swartz Creek

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Mclaren Flint	Flint, MI	3.3 mi	2 of 5	(810) 342-2000
Hurley Medical Center	Flint, MI	7.1 mi	2 of 5	(810) 257-9000

Straight-line miles from the center of Swartz Creek. 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 Swartz Creek

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 30% of the $4,892 monthly median income of Swartz Creek 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 Swartz Creek: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Swartz Creek?

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 30% of the $4,892 monthly median income of Swartz Creek 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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