Mobility Assistance in Appleton, WI

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Appleton, WI: the local picture

18%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (17% in Outagamie County)

1,697

residents 85 or older (2.3% of all residents)

0.5 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Appleton)

33%

of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in Outagamie County)

About 2,172 Appleton residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (18%; 17% in Outagamie County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

1,697 residents are 85 or older. Ask any caregiver who will help with transfers how they were trained.

Home health agencies serving Appleton that list physical therapy include Ascension At Home and Aurora At Home; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Appleton compared with Outagamie County and Wisconsin

Census figure	Appleton	Outagamie County	Wisconsin
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	18%	17%	16%
Residents 85 or older	2.3%	2.0%	2.1%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.4%	4.9%	5.3%
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	30%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	31%	30%	30%
Households with no vehicle	5.5%	4.1%	6.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$58,463	$55,393	—

Older residents in towns around Appleton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Kimberly, WI	2.6 mi	1,274	29%
Little Chute, WI	3.5 mi	1,696	19%
Combined Locks, WI	4.1 mi	719	12%
Menasha, WI	5.0 mi	2,578	21%
Fox Crossing, WI	5.9 mi	3,316	22%
Kaukauna, WI	6.1 mi	2,600	30%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Ascension At Home	Neenah, WI	8.1 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(920) 727-2000
Aurora At Home	Green Bay, WI	27 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(920) 288-5100
Preceptor Home Health	Germantown, WI	75 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(262) 293-3951
Aurora At Home	Milwaukee, WI	90 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(414) 327-2295
Compassus Home Health	Marshfield, WI	92 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(715) 301-7260
Prn Home Health And Therapy, LLC	Appleton, WI	3.0 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(920) 830-9911

Emergency hospitals near Appleton

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Thedacare Regional Medical Center - Appleton Inc	Appleton, WI	0.5 mi	4 of 5	(920) 731-4101
Ascension NE Wisconsin - St Elizabeth Campus	Appleton, WI	3.0 mi	4 of 5	(920) 738-2000

Straight-line miles from the center of Appleton. 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 Appleton

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 31% of the $4,872 monthly median income of Appleton 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 Appleton: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Appleton?

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 31% of the $4,872 monthly median income of Appleton 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.

Mobility Assistance at Home in Appleton, WI