Mobility Assistance in University Park, IL

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in University Park, IL: the local picture

21%

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

37

residents 85 or older (0.5% of all residents)

5.0 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Olympia Fields)

39%

of residents 65+ report a disability (28% in Will County)

About 176 University Park residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (21%; 18% in Will County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving University Park that list physical therapy include Home Care Experts and Greatland Home Health Services, Inc; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

University Park compared with Will County and Illinois

Census figure	University Park	Will County	Illinois
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	21%	18%	20%
Residents 85 or older	0.5%	1.5%	2.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.8%	6.7%	6.9%
Residents 65+ with a disability	39%	28%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	34%	22%	30%
Households with no vehicle	4.9%	3.9%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$87,375	$72,666	—

Older residents in towns around University Park

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Richton Park, IL	2.8 mi	2,524	24%
Park Forest, IL	2.8 mi	3,340	24%
Monee, IL	2.8 mi	718	20%
Crete, IL	4.6 mi	2,060	14%
Matteson, IL	4.6 mi	3,756	17%
South Chicago Heights, IL	4.7 mi	424	31%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Home Care Experts	Burr Ridge, IL	24 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(224) 500-2625
Greatland Home Health Services, Inc	Naperville, IL	31 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(630) 548-2126
Alternacare Home Health SC	Bloomingdale, IL	39 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(630) 629-7700
Holistic Health Partners, Inc	Des Plaines, IL	40 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(708) 272-9398
Prime Home Care - Olympia Fields	Olympia Fields, IL	5.0 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(708) 898-3500
Gold Coast Home Health, Inc	Olympia Fields, IL	5.0 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(708) 991-7126

Emergency hospitals near University Park

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Franciscan Health Olympia & Chicago Heights	Olympia Fields, IL	5.0 mi	3 of 5	(708) 747-4000
Franciscan Health Dyer	Dyer, IN	11 mi	2 of 5	(219) 865-2141

Straight-line miles from the center of University Park. 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 University Park

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 22% of the $7,281 monthly median income of University Park 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 University Park: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in University Park?

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 22% of the $7,281 monthly median income of University Park 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.

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