Mobility Assistance in Beaver Dam, WI

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Beaver Dam, WI: the local picture

23%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (18% in Dodge County)

374

residents 85 or older (2.3% of all residents)

0.7 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Beaver Dam)

36%

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

About 657 Beaver Dam residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (23%; 18% in Dodge County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Beaver Dam that list physical therapy include Preceptor Home Health and Hillside Home Care; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Beaver Dam compared with Dodge County and Wisconsin

Census figure	Beaver Dam	Dodge County	Wisconsin
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	23%	18%	16%
Residents 85 or older	2.3%	2.4%	2.1%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	3.9%	5.3%	5.3%
Residents 65+ with a disability	36%	30%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	43%	31%	30%
Households with no vehicle	5.9%	4.1%	6.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$43,545	$52,843	—

Older residents in towns around Beaver Dam

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Juneau, WI	7.8 mi	464	15%
Horicon, WI	9.7 mi	673	27%
Waupun, WI	12 mi	1,585	26%
Columbus, WI	13 mi	844	19%
Mayville, WI	14 mi	1,090	15%
Watertown, WI	20 mi	4,469	14%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Preceptor Home Health	Germantown, WI	40 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(262) 293-3951
Hillside Home Care	Beaver Dam, WI	0.7 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(920) 887-4050
Ssm Health At Home Home Health-Wisconsin	Madison, WI	43 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(800) 924-2273
Commonheart Home Health	Waukesha, WI	42 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(920) 261-7108
Maxim Healthcare Services	Madison, WI	34 mi	not rated	nursing, home health aides	(608) 232-1000

Emergency hospitals near Beaver Dam

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Marshfield Medical Center - Beaver Dam (Mmc-Bd)	Beaver Dam, WI	0.7 mi	2 of 5	(920) 887-7181
Waupun Memorial Hospital	Waupun, WI	12 mi	5 of 5	(920) 324-6512

Straight-line miles from the center of Beaver Dam. 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 Beaver Dam

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 42% of the $3,629 monthly median income of Beaver Dam 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 Beaver Dam: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Beaver Dam?

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 42% of the $3,629 monthly median income of Beaver Dam 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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