Mobility Assistance in Winnebago, IL

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Winnebago, IL: the local picture

35%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (25% in Winnebago County)

30

residents 85 or older (1.0% of all residents)

8.1 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Rockford)

46%

of residents 65+ report a disability (36% in Winnebago County)

About 221 Winnebago residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (35%; 25% in Winnebago County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Winnebago that list physical therapy include Elara Caring Ix and Empower Home Health Services; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Winnebago compared with Winnebago County and Illinois

Census figure	Winnebago	Winnebago County	Illinois
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	35%	25%	20%
Residents 85 or older	1.0%	2.4%	2.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	11%	7.8%	6.9%
Residents 65+ with a disability	46%	36%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	22%	33%	30%
Households with no vehicle	3.2%	8.6%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$67,269	$51,112	—

Older residents in towns around Winnebago

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Rockford, IL	8.7 mi	26,200	29%
Byron, IL	10 mi	616	12%
Machesney Park, IL	13 mi	3,935	21%
Davis Junction, IL	13 mi	166	49%
Loves Park, IL	13 mi	4,350	28%
Cherry Valley, IL	13 mi	766	16%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring Ix	Huntley, IL	42 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(847) 589-6976
Ascendant Home Health Inc	Oak Brook, IL	72 mi	5 of 5	—	(847) 510-4106
Empower Home Health Services	West Dundee, IL	50 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(847) 673-4110
Healthcare Plus Corporation	Rolling Meadows, IL	64 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(847) 776-0800
Metropolitan Home Health Care, Inc	Wheeling, IL	67 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(847) 568-1033
Aspire Home Healthcare, LLC	Morton Grove, IL	76 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(312) 788-8014

Emergency hospitals near Winnebago

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Uw Health	Rockford, IL	8.1 mi	3 of 5	(815) 968-4400
Javon Bea Hospital	Rockford, IL	8.1 mi	3 of 5	(815) 968-6861

Straight-line miles from the center of Winnebago. 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 Winnebago

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 28% of the $5,606 monthly median income of Winnebago 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 Winnebago: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Winnebago?

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 28% of the $5,606 monthly median income of Winnebago 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 Winnebago, IL