Mobility Assistance in Antigo, WI: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Antigo, WI: the local picture

21%

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

504

residents 85 or older (6.2% of all residents)

0.9 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Antigo)

34%

of residents 65+ report a disability (28% in Langlade County)

About 412 Antigo residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (21%; 15% in Langlade County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Antigo that list physical therapy include Compassus Home Health and Aspirus At Home; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Antigo compared with Langlade County and Wisconsin

Census figure	Antigo	Langlade County	Wisconsin
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	21%	15%	16%
Residents 85 or older	6.2%	3.7%	2.1%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.0%	4.9%	5.3%
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	28%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	30%	30%
Households with no vehicle	11%	6.2%	6.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$40,487	$44,432	—

Older residents in towns around Antigo

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Weston, WI	26 mi	3,060	19%
Maine, WI	26 mi	519	12%
Merrill, WI	27 mi	2,041	24%
Wausau, WI	27 mi	7,741	24%
Rothschild, WI	29 mi	999	19%
Kronenwetter, WI	31 mi	1,040	15%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Compassus Home Health	Marshfield, WI	60 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(715) 301-7260
Aspirus At Home	Wausau, WI	30 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(715) 847-2600
Interim Healthcare Of Wausau	Wausau, WI	30 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(715) 842-7707
Almost Family	Green Bay, WI	72 mi	1.5 of 5	nursing, home health aides	(920) 498-0606

Emergency hospitals near Antigo

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Langlade Hospital	Antigo, WI	0.9 mi	not rated	(715) 623-2331
Aspirus Merrill Hospital	Merrill, WI	26 mi	not rated	(715) 536-5511

Straight-line miles from the center of Antigo. 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 Antigo

At the Wisconsin median aide wage of $17.47 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,514 a month in wages, which is 45% of the $3,374 monthly median income of Antigo households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Wisconsin's minimum wage is $7.25 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 IRIS in Wisconsin: how a family member gets paid as a caregiver.

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 Antigo: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Antigo?

At the Wisconsin median aide wage of $17.47 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,514 a month in wages, which is 45% of the $3,374 monthly median income of Antigo households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Wisconsin's minimum wage is $7.25 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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