Mobility Assistance in Fond du Lac, WI

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Fond du Lac, WI: the local picture

17%

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

1,067

residents 85 or older (2.4% of all residents)

0.3 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Fond Du Lac)

28%

of residents 65+ report a disability (24% in Fond du Lac County)

About 1,130 Fond du Lac residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (17%; 13% in Fond du Lac County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

1,067 residents are 85 or older. Ask any caregiver who will help with transfers how they were trained.

Home health agencies serving Fond du Lac that list physical therapy include Ascension At Home and Preceptor Home Health; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Fond du Lac compared with Fond du Lac County and Wisconsin

Census figure	Fond du Lac	Fond du Lac County	Wisconsin
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	17%	13%	16%
Residents 85 or older	2.4%	2.2%	2.1%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.2%	4.4%	5.3%
Residents 65+ with a disability	28%	24%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	39%	30%	30%
Households with no vehicle	9.5%	5.6%	6.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$44,295	$55,400	—

Older residents in towns around Fond du Lac

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
North Fond du Lac, WI	3.5 mi	925	14%
Lomira, WI	12 mi	446	26%
Waupun, WI	18 mi	1,585	26%
Oshkosh, WI	18 mi	10,291	23%
Mayville, WI	20 mi	1,090	15%
Kewaskum, WI	20 mi	894	11%

Home health agencies serving Fond du Lac (therapy needs a doctor’s order)

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Ascension At Home	Neenah, WI	28 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	42 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(262) 293-3951
Aurora At Home	Green Bay, WI	56 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(920) 288-5100
Prn Home Health And Therapy, LLC	Appleton, WI	33 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(920) 830-9911
Ssm Health At Home Home Health - Fond Du Lac	Fond Du Lac, WI	8.3 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(920) 923-7950
Evergreen At Home	Oshkosh, WI	16 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(920) 237-6242

Emergency hospitals near Fond du Lac

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Ssm Health St Agnes Hospital-Fond Du Lac	Fond Du Lac, WI	0.3 mi	4 of 5	(920) 929-2300
Fond Du Lac County Acute Psych Unit	Fond Du Lac, WI	0.3 mi	not rated	(920) 929-3500

Straight-line miles from the center of Fond du Lac. 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 Fond du Lac

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 41% of the $3,691 monthly median income of Fond du Lac 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 Fond du Lac: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Fond du Lac?

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 41% of the $3,691 monthly median income of Fond du Lac 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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