Mobility Assistance in Belle Plaine, MN

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Belle Plaine, MN: the local picture

21%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (14% in Scott County)

224

residents 85 or older (3.0% of all residents)

11 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (New Prague)

37%

of residents 65+ report a disability (25% in Scott County)

About 163 Belle Plaine residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (21%; 14% in Scott County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Belle Plaine that list physical therapy include Good Samaritan Society Home Care St Peter and Home Health Care Inc; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Belle Plaine compared with Scott County and Minnesota

Census figure	Belle Plaine	Scott County	Minnesota
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	21%	14%	16%
Residents 85 or older	3.0%	1.1%	2.1%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	0.0%	4.0%	5.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability	37%	25%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	45%	25%	30%
Households with no vehicle	3.4%	3.1%	6.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$50,462	$68,347	—

Older residents in towns around Belle Plaine

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Jordan, MN	6.9 mi	477	18%
New Prague, MN	11 mi	1,479	17%
Carver, MN	12 mi	652	11%
Le Sueur, MN	12 mi	788	5.6%
Norwood Young America, MN	13 mi	685	26%
Montgomery, MN	15 mi	557	13%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Good Samaritan Society Home Care St Peter	Saint Peter, MN	22 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(507) 931-0949
Home Health Care Inc	Golden Valley, MN	32 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(763) 417-8888
Triniti Home Health And Hospice	Elk River, MN	49 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(763) 241-0654
Lifespark Home Health	Saint Louis Park, MN	31 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(952) 345-3310
Allina Health Home Health	Minneapolis, MN	33 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(612) 863-4478
Ridgeview Home Care Services	Waconia, MN	16 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(952) 442-6030

Emergency hospitals near Belle Plaine

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Mayo Clinic Health System New Prague	New Prague, MN	11 mi	2 of 5	(952) 758-4431
Minnesota Valley Health Center Inc	Le Sueur, MN	13 mi	not rated	(507) 665-3375

Straight-line miles from the center of Belle Plaine. 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 Belle Plaine

At the Minnesota median aide wage of $18.45 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,599 a month in wages, which is 38% of the $4,205 monthly median income of Belle Plaine households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Minnesota's minimum wage is $11.41 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 Belle Plaine: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Belle Plaine?

At the Minnesota median aide wage of $18.45 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,599 a month in wages, which is 38% of the $4,205 monthly median income of Belle Plaine households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Minnesota's minimum wage is $11.41 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 Belle Plaine, MN