Mobility Assistance in Black River Falls, WI

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Black River Falls, WI: the local picture

10%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (13% in Jackson County)

147

residents 85 or older (4.1% of all residents)

0.6 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Black River Falls)

22%

of residents 65+ report a disability (29% in Jackson County)

About 88 Black River Falls residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (10%; 13% in Jackson County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

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

Black River Falls compared with Jackson County and Wisconsin

Census figure	Black River Falls	Jackson County	Wisconsin
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	10%	13%	16%
Residents 85 or older	4.1%	2.2%	2.1%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	3.8%	5.5%	5.3%
Residents 65+ with a disability	22%	29%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	46%	30%	30%
Households with no vehicle	9.3%	5.8%	6.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$54,948	$50,032	—

Older residents in towns around Black River Falls

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Sparta, WI	25 mi	1,636	19%
Tomah, WI	27 mi	1,987	34%
West Salem, WI	30 mi	975	16%
Holmen, WI	31 mi	1,556	31%
Arcadia, WI	32 mi	378	20%
Onalaska, WI	33 mi	3,955	22%

Home health agencies serving Black River Falls (therapy needs a doctor’s order)

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Aveanna Home Health	La Crosse, WI	39 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(608) 406-3140
Lakeland Home Healthcare	Chippewa Falls, WI	52 mi	3 of 5	—	(715) 239-2075
Interim Healthcare Of Western Wisconsin	Hudson, WI	104 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(715) 377-9617
International Quality Homecare	Rochester, MN	83 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(888) 995-4742
Moore Genuine Care	Augusta, WI	31 mi	not rated	nursing, home health aides	(715) 286-2734
International Quality Homecare Of Wisconsin, LLC	Stevens Point, WI	68 mi	not rated	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(507) 252-8117

Emergency hospitals near Black River Falls

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Black River Memorial Hospital	Black River Falls, WI	0.6 mi	not rated	(715) 284-5361
Marshfield Medical Center - Neillsville	Neillsville, WI	21 mi	not rated	(715) 743-3101

Straight-line miles from the center of Black River Falls. 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 Black River Falls

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 33% of the $4,579 monthly median income of Black River Falls 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 Black River Falls: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Black River Falls?

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 33% of the $4,579 monthly median income of Black River Falls 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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