Mobility Assistance in Utica, MI: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Utica, MI: the local picture

37%

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

224

residents 85 or older (4.3% of all residents)

3.2 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Clinton Township)

44%

of residents 65+ report a disability (34% in Macomb County)

About 450 Utica residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (37%; 21% in Macomb County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

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

Utica compared with Macomb County and Michigan

Census figure	Utica	Macomb County	Michigan
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	37%	21%	19%
Residents 85 or older	4.3%	2.2%	2.1%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	23%	7.7%	6.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability	44%	34%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	49%	31%	29%
Households with no vehicle	12%	6.2%	7.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$39,281	$55,374	—

Older residents in towns around Utica

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Sterling Heights, MI	3.3 mi	25,734	23%
Rochester, MI	6.3 mi	2,024	18%
Troy, MI	6.9 mi	15,775	15%
Rochester Hills, MI	7.3 mi	13,958	17%
Fraser, MI	7.4 mi	3,004	17%
Mount Clemens, MI	7.5 mi	2,612	20%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Global Home Care	Troy, MI	6.6 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(248) 588-8881
All About Family Home Health Services, LLC	Mount Clemens, MI	7.5 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(586) 477-1402
Central Home Health Care	Southfield, MI	13 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(248) 569-5410
Carebridge Home Health	Canton, MI	31 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(248) 559-5661
1ST Angel Home Healthcare, LLC	Utica, MI	1.6 mi	4.5 of 5	—	(602) 545-8927
Shlama Home Health Care, Inc	Sterling Heights, MI	5.0 mi	4.5 of 5	—	(586) 533-6999

Emergency hospitals near Utica

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Henry Ford Macomb Hospital	Clinton Township, MI	3.2 mi	3 of 5	(586) 263-2300
Beaumont Hospital, Troy	Troy, MI	5.3 mi	4 of 5	(248) 964-8800

Straight-line miles from the center of Utica. 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 Utica

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 45% of the $3,273 monthly median income of Utica 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 Utica: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Utica?

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 45% of the $3,273 monthly median income of Utica 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 Utica, MI