Mobility Assistance in Chaska, MN: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Chaska, MN: the local picture

21%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (15% in Carver County)

637

residents 85 or older (2.2% of all residents)

5.1 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Shakopee)

35%

of residents 65+ report a disability (27% in Carver County)

About 800 Chaska residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (21%; 15% in Carver County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Chaska that list physical therapy include Centerwell Home Health and Aveanna Home Health; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Chaska compared with Carver County and Minnesota

Census figure	Chaska	Carver County	Minnesota
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	21%	15%	16%
Residents 85 or older	2.2%	1.7%	2.1%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	8.0%	5.2%	5.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability	35%	27%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	29%	23%	30%
Households with no vehicle	6.5%	3.8%	6.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$71,643	$69,192	—

Older residents in towns around Chaska

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Chanhassen, MN	3.5 mi	4,001	14%
Carver, MN	4.0 mi	652	11%
Victoria, MN	4.0 mi	1,636	5.9%
Shorewood, MN	6.0 mi	1,498	7.7%
Excelsior, MN	6.3 mi	486	5.0%
Shakopee, MN	7.3 mi	4,768	17%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Brooklyn Park, MN	20 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(763) 416-0289
Aveanna Home Health	Edina, MN	12 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(952) 926-9808
Home Health Care Inc	Golden Valley, MN	17 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	34 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(763) 241-0654
Almost Family	Edina, MN	12 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(952) 933-1362
Lifespark Home Health	Saint Louis Park, MN	16 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(952) 345-3310

Emergency hospitals near Chaska

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
St Francis Regional Medical Center	Shakopee, MN	5.1 mi	3 of 5	(952) 428-3000
Ridgeview Medical Center	Waconia, MN	8.6 mi	4 of 5	(952) 442-2191

Straight-line miles from the center of Chaska. 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 Chaska

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 27% of the $5,970 monthly median income of Chaska 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 Chaska: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Chaska?

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 27% of the $5,970 monthly median income of Chaska 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.

More near Chaska

More senior care near Chaska

Mobility Assistance in nearby cities

Other care in Chaska

More for Chaska families

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 Chaska, MN