Mobility Assistance in Benson, MN: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Benson, MN: the local picture

40%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (27% in Swift County)

188

residents 85 or older (5.5% of all residents)

1.4 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Benson)

51%

of residents 65+ report a disability (40% in Swift County)

About 288 Benson residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (40%; 27% in Swift County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Benson that list physical therapy include Ccm Health and Vivie Home Health; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Benson compared with Swift County and Minnesota

Census figure	Benson	Swift County	Minnesota
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	40%	27%	16%
Residents 85 or older	5.5%	4.3%	2.1%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.5%	4.8%	5.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability	51%	40%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	45%	35%	30%
Households with no vehicle	9.5%	7.1%	6.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$37,028	$44,358	—

Older residents in towns around Benson

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Morris, MN	24 mi	804	16%
Montevideo, MN	26 mi	1,192	25%
Glenwood, MN	26 mi	706	20%
Willmar, MN	30 mi	4,021	20%
Granite Falls, MN	35 mi	609	11%
Alexandria, MN	40 mi	3,590	17%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Ccm Health	Montevideo, MN	24 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(320) 321-8506
Vivie Home Health	Alexandria, MN	41 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(320) 759-1273
Glacial Ridge Home Care	Glenwood, MN	25 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(320) 634-2221
Divine Home Care Inc	Willmar, MN	30 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(320) 231-9757

Emergency hospitals near Benson

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Centracare - Benson	Benson, MN	1.4 mi	not rated	(320) 843-4232
Appleton Area Health	Appleton, MN	20 mi	not rated	(320) 289-1580

Straight-line miles from the center of Benson. 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 Benson

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 52% of the $3,086 monthly median income of Benson 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 Benson: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Benson?

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 52% of the $3,086 monthly median income of Benson 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 Benson, MN