Mobility Assistance in West Chicago, IL

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in West Chicago, IL: the local picture

25%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (15% in DuPage County)

251

residents 85 or older (1.0% of all residents)

3.8 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Winfield)

36%

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

About 662 West Chicago residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (25%; 15% in DuPage County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving West Chicago that list physical therapy include Greatland Home Health Services, Inc and Mid America Home Health Care, Inc; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

West Chicago compared with DuPage County and Illinois

Census figure	West Chicago	DuPage County	Illinois
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	25%	15%	20%
Residents 85 or older	1.0%	2.0%	2.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	11%	5.7%	6.9%
Residents 65+ with a disability	36%	26%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	20%	25%	30%
Households with no vehicle	6.3%	4.6%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$71,458	$77,810	—

Older residents in towns around West Chicago

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Winfield, IL	3.7 mi	2,211	11%
Wayne, IL	4.0 mi	593	5.7%
Carol Stream, IL	4.9 mi	6,673	20%
St. Charles, IL	4.9 mi	5,721	14%
Bartlett, IL	5.1 mi	6,427	19%
Warrenville, IL	5.4 mi	2,171	18%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Greatland Home Health Services, Inc	Naperville, IL	9.8 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(630) 548-2126
Mid America Home Health Care, Inc	Lombard, IL	11 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(630) 519-4099
Centerwell Home Health	Oak Brook, IL	14 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(708) 442-6420
Center Of Illinois Home Healthcare, Inc	Arlington Heights, IL	17 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(847) 437-0774
Home Care Experts	Burr Ridge, IL	18 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(224) 500-2625
Holistic Health Partners, Inc	Des Plaines, IL	20 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(708) 272-9398

Emergency hospitals near West Chicago

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Northwestern Medicine Central Dupage Hospital	Winfield, IL	3.8 mi	5 of 5	(630) 682-1600
Northwestern Medicine Delnor Community Hospital	Geneva, IL	4.7 mi	5 of 5	(630) 208-3000

Straight-line miles from the center of West Chicago. 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 West Chicago

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 27% of the $5,955 monthly median income of West Chicago 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 West Chicago: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in West Chicago?

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 27% of the $5,955 monthly median income of West Chicago 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 West Chicago, IL