Mobility Assistance in Village of Grosse Pointe Shores, MI

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Village of Grosse Pointe Shores, MI: the local picture

14%

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

107

residents 85 or older (3.8% of all residents)

2.2 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Detroit)

34%

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

About 115 Village of Grosse Pointe Shores residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (14%; 21% in Macomb County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

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

Village of Grosse Pointe Shores compared with Macomb County and Michigan

Census figure	Village of Grosse Pointe Shores	Macomb County	Michigan
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	14%	21%	19%
Residents 85 or older	3.8%	2.2%	2.1%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	3.3%	7.7%	6.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	34%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	20%	31%	29%
Households with no vehicle	1.2%	6.2%	7.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$145,714	$55,374	—

Older residents in towns around Village of Grosse Pointe Shores

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Grosse Pointe Woods, MI	1.7 mi	3,420	11%
St. Clair Shores, MI	3.1 mi	12,818	20%
Harper Woods, MI	3.1 mi	2,156	32%
Grosse Pointe Farms, MI	3.8 mi	2,294	23%
Eastpointe, MI	4.0 mi	4,553	26%
Grosse Pointe, MI	5.0 mi	1,286	6.7%

Home health agencies serving Village of Grosse Pointe Shores (therapy needs a doctor’s order)

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
All About Family Home Health Services, LLC	Mount Clemens, MI	10 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(586) 477-1402
Global Home Care	Troy, MI	15 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(248) 588-8881
Central Home Health Care	Southfield, MI	17 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	32 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(248) 559-5661
Absolute Home Health Care	Grand Blanc, MI	51 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(810) 694-1042
Platinum Care Home Services, Inc	Warren, MI	6.6 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(586) 200-5382

Emergency hospitals near Village of Grosse Pointe Shores

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Henry Ford Health St John Hospital	Detroit, MI	2.2 mi	1 of 5	(313) 343-4000
Beaumont Hospital - Grosse Pointe	Grosse Pointe, MI	5.4 mi	4 of 5	(313) 473-1000

Straight-line miles from the center of Village of Grosse Pointe Shores. 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 Village of Grosse Pointe Shores

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 12% of the $12,143 monthly median income of Village of Grosse Pointe Shores 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 Village of Grosse Pointe Shores: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Village of Grosse Pointe Shores?

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 12% of the $12,143 monthly median income of Village of Grosse Pointe Shores 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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