Mobility Assistance in Dodgeville, WI

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Dodgeville, WI: the local picture

17%

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

146

residents 85 or older (2.9% of all residents)

0.6 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Dodgeville)

27%

of residents 65+ report a disability (26% in Iowa County)

About 161 Dodgeville residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (17%; 14% in Iowa County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Dodgeville that list physical therapy include Compassus Home Health and Upland Hills Home Health; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Dodgeville compared with Iowa County and Wisconsin

Census figure	Dodgeville	Iowa County	Wisconsin
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	17%	14%	16%
Residents 85 or older	2.9%	2.0%	2.1%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	3.0%	2.7%	5.3%
Residents 65+ with a disability	27%	26%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	39%	30%	30%
Households with no vehicle	9.5%	4.3%	6.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$45,292	$57,697	—

Older residents in towns around Dodgeville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Mineral Point, WI	7.6 mi	479	12%
Mount Horeb, WI	20 mi	1,173	10%
Platteville, WI	24 mi	1,286	14%
Fennimore, WI	26 mi	468	18%
Cross Plains, WI	26 mi	560	24%
Richland Center, WI	29 mi	1,196	19%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Compassus Home Health	Rhinelander, WI	193 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(715) 301-7210
Upland Hills Home Health	Dodgeville, WI	0.6 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(608) 930-7210
Homeward Bound Home Health	Lancaster, WI	31 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(608) 723-6601
Commonheart Home Health	Waukesha, WI	94 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(920) 261-7108
Transitions At Home Of Western Wisconsin	Mount Horeb, WI	20 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(608) 437-5515

Emergency hospitals near Dodgeville

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Upland Hills Health	Dodgeville, WI	0.6 mi	4 of 5	(608) 930-8000
Lafayette Hospital And Clinics	Darlington, WI	19 mi	not rated	(608) 776-4466

Straight-line miles from the center of Dodgeville. 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 Dodgeville

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 40% of the $3,774 monthly median income of Dodgeville 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 Dodgeville: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Dodgeville?

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 40% of the $3,774 monthly median income of Dodgeville 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 Dodgeville, WI