Mobility Assistance in Brodhead, WI

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Brodhead, WI: the local picture

35%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (17% in Green County)

111

residents 85 or older (3.5% of all residents)

14 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Monroe)

46%

of residents 65+ report a disability (28% in Green County)

About 193 Brodhead residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (35%; 17% in Green County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

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

Brodhead compared with Green County and Wisconsin

Census figure	Brodhead	Green County	Wisconsin
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	35%	17%	16%
Residents 85 or older	3.5%	2.7%	2.1%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	10.0%	4.7%	5.3%
Residents 65+ with a disability	46%	28%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	53%	33%	30%
Households with no vehicle	4.9%	4.3%	6.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$35,833	$56,372	—

Older residents in towns around Brodhead

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Evansville, WI	12 mi	843	18%
Monroe, WI	13 mi	2,429	15%
Belleville, WI	19 mi	423	15%
Janesville, WI	19 mi	12,032	15%
Beloit, WI	19 mi	5,117	26%
Rockton, IL	20 mi	1,023	19%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Interim Healthcare Of Wisconsin	Madison, WI	29 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(608) 238-0268
Mercyhealth At Home	Janesville, WI	13 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(608) 754-2201
Ssm Health At Home Home Health-Wisconsin	Madison, WI	29 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	62 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(920) 261-7108

Emergency hospitals near Brodhead

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
The Monroe Clinic	Monroe, WI	14 mi	5 of 5	(608) 324-2000
Beloit Health System	Beloit, WI	15 mi	3 of 5	(608) 364-5011

Straight-line miles from the center of Brodhead. 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 Brodhead

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 51% of the $2,986 monthly median income of Brodhead 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 Brodhead: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Brodhead?

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 51% of the $2,986 monthly median income of Brodhead 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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