Mobility Assistance in Winthrop Harbor, IL

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Winthrop Harbor, IL: the local picture

11%

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

89

residents 85 or older (1.4% of all residents)

2.5 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Zion)

23%

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

About 171 Winthrop Harbor residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (11%; 16% in Lake County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Winthrop Harbor that list physical therapy include Greenpath Health Group, LLC and Home Care Experts; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Winthrop Harbor compared with Lake County and Illinois

Census figure	Winthrop Harbor	Lake County	Illinois
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	11%	16%	20%
Residents 85 or older	1.4%	1.8%	2.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	3.6%	5.5%	6.9%
Residents 65+ with a disability	23%	26%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	19%	25%	30%
Households with no vehicle	5.1%	4.6%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$68,158	$80,242	—

Older residents in towns around Winthrop Harbor

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Zion, IL	1.8 mi	2,797	22%
Beach Park, IL	3.5 mi	2,647	19%
Pleasant Prairie, WI	4.5 mi	4,165	24%
Wadsworth, IL	5.4 mi	867	16%
Kenosha, WI	7.9 mi	13,721	23%
Waukegan, IL	7.9 mi	10,770	20%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Greenpath Health Group, LLC	Zion, IL	2.5 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(847) 731-8332
Homestead Health Care Services, LLC	Northbrook, IL	25 mi	5 of 5	—	(847) 715-9191
Home Care Experts	Burr Ridge, IL	51 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(224) 500-2625
Amedisys Home Health	Lake Zurich, IL	22 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(847) 438-4805
Centerwell Home Health Ii	Buffalo Grove, IL	23 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(847) 972-1590
Advantage Home Health Plus, Inc	Lake Bluff, IL	14 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(847) 234-9705

Emergency hospitals near Winthrop Harbor

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Midwestern Region Med Center, Inc	Zion, IL	2.5 mi	4 of 5	(847) 872-4561
Froedtert South Inc.	Kenosha, WI	5.7 mi	2 of 5	(262) 656-2368

Straight-line miles from the center of Winthrop Harbor. 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 Winthrop Harbor

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 $5,680 monthly median income of Winthrop Harbor 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 Winthrop Harbor: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Winthrop Harbor?

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 $5,680 monthly median income of Winthrop Harbor 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.

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