Mobility Assistance in Hutchinson, MN

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Hutchinson, MN: the local picture

17%

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

488

residents 85 or older (3.3% of all residents)

0.7 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Hutchinson)

30%

of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in McLeod County)

About 528 Hutchinson residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (17%; 15% in McLeod County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Hutchinson that list physical therapy include Ecumen Home Care And Hospice - Litchfield and Allina Health Home Health; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Hutchinson compared with McLeod County and Minnesota

Census figure	Hutchinson	McLeod County	Minnesota
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	17%	15%	16%
Residents 85 or older	3.3%	2.7%	2.1%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.2%	4.8%	5.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability	30%	30%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	30%	30%
Households with no vehicle	4.3%	3.4%	6.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$53,692	$53,690	—

Older residents in towns around Hutchinson

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Glencoe, MN	14 mi	1,158	12%
Cokato, MN	16 mi	508	18%
Litchfield, MN	18 mi	1,462	26%
Mayer, MN	24 mi	182	3.3%
Norwood Young America, MN	24 mi	685	26%
Montrose, MN	26 mi	270	20%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Ecumen Home Care And Hospice - Litchfield	Litchfield, MN	18 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(320) 693-7367
Allina Health Home Health	Minneapolis, MN	55 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(612) 863-4478
Ridgeview Home Care Services	Waconia, MN	29 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(952) 442-6030
Adara Home Health Inc	Buffalo, MN	32 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(763) 682-3005
Divine Home Care Inc	Willmar, MN	37 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(320) 231-9757
Provident Home Healthcare	St Anthony, MN	56 mi	not rated	nursing, home health aides	(612) 238-4688

Emergency hospitals near Hutchinson

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Hutchinson Health	Hutchinson, MN	0.7 mi	3 of 5	(320) 234-5000
Glencoe Regional Health	Glencoe, MN	13 mi	not rated	(320) 864-3121

Straight-line miles from the center of Hutchinson. 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 Hutchinson

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 36% of the $4,474 monthly median income of Hutchinson 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 Hutchinson: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Hutchinson?

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 36% of the $4,474 monthly median income of Hutchinson 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.

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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 Hutchinson, MN