Mobility Assistance in Vernon Hills, IL

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Vernon Hills, IL: the local picture

15%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (16% in Lake County)

630

residents 85 or older (2.3% of all residents)

3.3 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Libertyville)

21%

of residents 65+ report a disability (26% in Lake County)

About 693 Vernon Hills residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (15%; 16% in Lake County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Vernon Hills that list physical therapy include All Quality Home Health Care, LLC and Advanced Family Home Health 1, Inc; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Vernon Hills compared with Lake County and Illinois

Census figure	Vernon Hills	Lake County	Illinois
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	15%	16%	20%
Residents 85 or older	2.3%	1.8%	2.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	7.7%	5.5%	6.9%
Residents 65+ with a disability	21%	26%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	25%	30%
Households with no vehicle	5.7%	4.6%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$64,563	$80,242	—

Older residents in towns around Vernon Hills

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Lincolnshire, IL	3.4 mi	1,952	14%
Libertyville, IL	3.5 mi	3,705	12%
Long Grove, IL	3.7 mi	1,718	7.5%
Mundelein, IL	3.9 mi	4,711	11%
Buffalo Grove, IL	4.7 mi	6,774	16%
Green Oaks, IL	5.2 mi	1,053	22%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
All Quality Home Health Care, LLC	Wheeling, IL	7.1 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(224) 676-1470
Advanced Family Home Health 1, Inc	Arlington Heights, IL	8.5 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(847) 392-3896
Wellcare Home Health, Inc	Northbrook, IL	9.5 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(847) 562-4041
Homestead Health Care Services, LLC	Northbrook, IL	9.5 mi	5 of 5	—	(847) 715-9191
Providence Home Health Care, I	Northbrook, IL	9.5 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(847) 480-7877
Solaris Home Healthcare	Northbrook, IL	9.5 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(847) 701-2243

Emergency hospitals near Vernon Hills

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Advocate Condell Medical Center	Libertyville, IL	3.3 mi	4 of 5	(847) 362-2900
Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital	Lake Forest, IL	5.8 mi	5 of 5	(847) 234-5600

Straight-line miles from the center of Vernon Hills. 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 Vernon Hills

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 29% of the $5,380 monthly median income of Vernon Hills 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 Vernon Hills: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Vernon Hills?

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 29% of the $5,380 monthly median income of Vernon Hills 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 Vernon Hills, IL