Mobility Assistance in Baraboo, WI: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Baraboo, WI: the local picture

20%

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

340

residents 85 or older (2.7% of all residents)

1.1 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Baraboo)

38%

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

About 507 Baraboo residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (20%; 16% in Sauk County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Baraboo that list physical therapy include Aveanna Home Health and Interim Healthcare Of Wisconsin; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Baraboo compared with Sauk County and Wisconsin

Census figure	Baraboo	Sauk County	Wisconsin
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	20%	16%	16%
Residents 85 or older	2.7%	2.5%	2.1%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.9%	6.2%	5.3%
Residents 65+ with a disability	38%	30%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	38%	28%	30%
Households with no vehicle	8.3%	5.1%	6.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$53,155	$59,224	—

Older residents in towns around Baraboo

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Lake Delton, WI	8.9 mi	781	10%
Lake Wisconsin, WI	10 mi	1,234	8.0%
Wisconsin Dells, WI	12 mi	555	22%
Prairie du Sac, WI	12 mi	745	14%
Sauk City, WI	13 mi	646	25%
Reedsburg, WI	14 mi	2,153	18%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Aveanna Home Health	Baraboo, WI	1.1 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(608) 356-7570
Interim Healthcare Of Wisconsin	Madison, WI	34 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(608) 238-0268
Aspirus At Home	Wausau, WI	104 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(715) 847-2600
Ssm Health At Home Home Health-Wisconsin	Madison, WI	33 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(800) 924-2273
Hillside Home Care	Beaver Dam, WI	45 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(920) 887-4050
Homeward Bound Home Health	Lancaster, WI	65 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(608) 723-6601

Emergency hospitals near Baraboo

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Ssm Health St Clare Hospital - Baraboo	Baraboo, WI	1.1 mi	4 of 5	(608) 356-1400
Sauk Prairie Hospital	Prairie Du Sac, WI	12 mi	5 of 5	(608) 643-3311

Straight-line miles from the center of Baraboo. 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 Baraboo

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 34% of the $4,430 monthly median income of Baraboo 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 Baraboo: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Baraboo?

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 34% of the $4,430 monthly median income of Baraboo 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 Baraboo, WI