Mobility Assistance in Kaukauna, WI

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Kaukauna, WI: the local picture

30%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (17% in Outagamie County)

393

residents 85 or older (2.2% of all residents)

5.1 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Appleton)

41%

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

About 745 Kaukauna residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (30%; 17% in Outagamie County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

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

Kaukauna compared with Outagamie County and Wisconsin

Census figure	Kaukauna	Outagamie County	Wisconsin
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	30%	17%	16%
Residents 85 or older	2.2%	2.0%	2.1%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.0%	4.9%	5.3%
Residents 65+ with a disability	41%	30%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	42%	30%	30%
Households with no vehicle	6.3%	4.1%	6.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$39,939	$55,393	—

Older residents in towns around Kaukauna

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Combined Locks, WI	2.5 mi	719	12%
Little Chute, WI	2.9 mi	1,696	19%
Kimberly, WI	3.7 mi	1,274	29%
Wrightstown, WI	5.6 mi	592	13%
Harrison, WI	6.1 mi	1,607	4.7%
Appleton, WI	6.1 mi	12,420	18%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Ascension At Home	Neenah, WI	13 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(920) 727-2000
Aurora At Home	Green Bay, WI	22 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(920) 288-5100
Preceptor Home Health	Germantown, WI	74 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(262) 293-3951
Prn Home Health And Therapy, LLC	Appleton, WI	5.1 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(920) 830-9911
Bellin Home Health Agency	Green Bay, WI	19 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(920) 432-5434
Aveanna Home Health	Waupaca, WI	42 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(715) 258-2130

Emergency hospitals near Kaukauna

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Ascension NE Wisconsin - St Elizabeth Campus	Appleton, WI	5.1 mi	4 of 5	(920) 738-2000
Thedacare Regional Medical Center - Appleton Inc	Appleton, WI	6.6 mi	4 of 5	(920) 731-4101

Straight-line miles from the center of Kaukauna. 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 Kaukauna

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 45% of the $3,328 monthly median income of Kaukauna 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 Kaukauna: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Kaukauna?

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 45% of the $3,328 monthly median income of Kaukauna 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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