Mobility Assistance in De Pere, WI: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in De Pere, WI: the local picture

14%

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

624

residents 85 or older (2.5% of all residents)

4.6 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Green Bay)

27%

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

About 601 De Pere residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (14%; 14% in Brown County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving De Pere that list physical therapy include Aurora At Home and Ascension At Home; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

De Pere compared with Brown County and Wisconsin

Census figure	De Pere	Brown County	Wisconsin
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	14%	14%	16%
Residents 85 or older	2.5%	1.6%	2.1%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.0%	4.9%	5.3%
Residents 65+ with a disability	27%	27%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	34%	32%	30%
Households with no vehicle	3.6%	5.1%	6.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$50,707	$57,169	—

Older residents in towns around De Pere

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Ashwaubenon, WI	3.4 mi	3,888	12%
Allouez, WI	3.9 mi	3,292	13%
Hobart, WI	5.8 mi	1,449	7.0%
Bellevue, WI	6.5 mi	2,942	15%
Green Bay, WI	7.8 mi	14,957	16%
Wrightstown, WI	8.6 mi	592	13%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Aurora At Home	Green Bay, WI	8.6 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(920) 288-5100
Ascension At Home	Neenah, WI	26 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(920) 727-2000
Preceptor Home Health	Germantown, WI	84 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(262) 293-3951
Bellin Home Health Agency	Green Bay, WI	4.6 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(920) 432-5434
Prn Home Health And Therapy, LLC	Appleton, WI	19 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(920) 830-9911
Interim Healthcare Of NE WI Inc.	Green Bay, WI	8.4 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(920) 494-9444

Emergency hospitals near De Pere

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Bellin Memorial Hospital	Green Bay, WI	4.6 mi	4 of 5	(920) 433-3500
St Vincent Hospital	Green Bay, WI	4.6 mi	4 of 5	(920) 433-0111

Straight-line miles from the center of De Pere. 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 De Pere

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 36% of the $4,226 monthly median income of De Pere 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 De Pere: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in De Pere?

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 36% of the $4,226 monthly median income of De Pere 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.

Mobility Assistance at Home in De Pere, WI