Mobility Assistance in Dubuque, IA: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Dubuque, IA: the local picture

13%

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

1,779

residents 85 or older (3.0% of all residents)

1.7 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Dubuque)

27%

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

About 1,517 Dubuque residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (13%; 13% in Dubuque County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

1,779 residents are 85 or older. Ask any caregiver who will help with transfers how they were trained.

Home health agencies serving Dubuque that list physical therapy include Unitypoint At Home and Above And Beyond Home Health; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Dubuque compared with Dubuque County and Iowa

Census figure	Dubuque	Dubuque County	Iowa
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	13%	13%	17%
Residents 85 or older	3.0%	2.7%	2.3%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.6%	4.9%	5.1%
Residents 65+ with a disability	27%	26%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	33%	29%	31%
Households with no vehicle	8.1%	6.1%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$52,932	$56,542	—

Older residents in towns around Dubuque

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Asbury, IA	3.8 mi	887	6.8%
Galena, IL	15 mi	1,117	10%
Platteville, WI	20 mi	1,286	14%
Dyersville, IA	21 mi	734	21%
Lancaster, WI	24 mi	935	16%
Maquoketa, IA	30 mi	1,336	13%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Unitypoint At Home	Dubuque, IA	1.7 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(563) 583-5833
Above And Beyond Home Health	Monticello, IA	31 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(319) 465-3059
Unity Point At Home	Moline, IL	71 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(309) 779-7600
In-Home Care Connection Home Health Services	Moline, IL	71 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(309) 764-7477
24 Hour Care, LLC	Galena, IL	16 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(815) 777-2424
Universal Pediatrics	Dubuque, IA	1.8 mi	not rated	nursing, home health aides	(563) 557-5762

Emergency hospitals near Dubuque

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Mercyone Dubuque Medical Center	Dubuque, IA	1.7 mi	3 of 5	(563) 589-8000
Finley Hospital	Dubuque, IA	1.7 mi	3 of 5	(563) 582-1881

Straight-line miles from the center of Dubuque. 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 Dubuque

At the Iowa median aide wage of $17.34 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,503 a month in wages, which is 34% of the $4,411 monthly median income of Dubuque households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Iowa'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 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 Dubuque: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Dubuque?

At the Iowa median aide wage of $17.34 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,503 a month in wages, which is 34% of the $4,411 monthly median income of Dubuque households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Iowa'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 Dubuque, IA