Mobility Assistance in Waukegan, IL

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Waukegan, IL: the local picture

20%

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

793

residents 85 or older (0.9% of all residents)

1.1 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Waukegan)

33%

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

About 2,065 Waukegan residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (20%; 16% in Lake County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Waukegan that list physical therapy include Greenpath Health Group, LLC and Wellcare Home Health, Inc; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Waukegan compared with Lake County and Illinois

Census figure	Waukegan	Lake County	Illinois
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	20%	16%	20%
Residents 85 or older	0.9%	1.8%	2.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.1%	5.5%	6.9%
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	26%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	31%	25%	30%
Households with no vehicle	8.4%	4.6%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$60,950	$80,242	—

Older residents in towns around Waukegan

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Park City, IL	1.5 mi	805	26%
Gurnee, IL	3.4 mi	4,725	22%
North Chicago, IL	3.7 mi	2,101	23%
Beach Park, IL	5.0 mi	2,647	19%
Green Oaks, IL	5.2 mi	1,053	22%
Gages Lake, IL	5.8 mi	1,583	13%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Greenpath Health Group, LLC	Zion, IL	5.4 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(847) 731-8332
Wellcare Home Health, Inc	Northbrook, IL	17 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(847) 562-4041
Solaris Home Healthcare	Northbrook, IL	17 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(847) 701-2243
Progressive Home Health Care	Northbrook, IL	17 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(847) 753-6800
Homestead Health Care Services, LLC	Northbrook, IL	17 mi	5 of 5	—	(847) 715-9191
Providence Home Health Care, I	Northbrook, IL	17 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(847) 480-7877

Emergency hospitals near Waukegan

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Vista Medical Center East	Waukegan, IL	1.1 mi	2 of 5	(847) 360-3000
North Chicago Va Medical Center	North Chicago, IL	3.2 mi	4 of 5	(847) 688-1900

Straight-line miles from the center of Waukegan. 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 Waukegan

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 31% of the $5,079 monthly median income of Waukegan 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 Waukegan: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Waukegan?

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 31% of the $5,079 monthly median income of Waukegan 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 Waukegan, IL