Mobility Assistance in Kiel, WI: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Kiel, WI: the local picture

9.3%

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

153

residents 85 or older (3.9% of all residents)

11 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Chilton)

21%

of residents 65+ report a disability (23% in Manitowoc County)

About 72 Kiel residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (9.3%; 13% in Manitowoc County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Kiel that list physical therapy include Hannah Home Health Care and Aurora At Home; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Kiel compared with Manitowoc County and Wisconsin

Census figure	Kiel	Manitowoc County	Wisconsin
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	9.3%	13%	16%
Residents 85 or older	3.9%	2.2%	2.1%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	2.2%	4.0%	5.3%
Residents 65+ with a disability	21%	23%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	26%	28%	30%
Households with no vehicle	2.7%	5.3%	6.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$51,944	$52,992	—

Older residents in towns around Kiel

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
New Holstein, WI	4.1 mi	760	30%
Chilton, WI	10 mi	588	28%
Howards Grove, WI	12 mi	742	7.1%
Plymouth, WI	12 mi	2,116	18%
Sheboygan Falls, WI	16 mi	1,902	9.2%
Brillion, WI	18 mi	753	16%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Hannah Home Health Care	Waukesha, WI	64 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(262) 363-2500
Aurora At Home	Green Bay, WI	40 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	48 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(262) 293-3951
Ascension At Home	Milwaukee, WI	62 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(414) 455-9500
Calumet County Hhc Agency	Chilton, WI	11 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(920) 849-1432
Thedacare At Home	Appleton, WI	28 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(920) 969-0919

Emergency hospitals near Kiel

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Ascension Calumet Hospital	Chilton, WI	11 mi	not rated	(920) 849-2386
Aurora Medical Center Sheboygan County	Sheboygan, WI	15 mi	5 of 5	(920) 451-5000

Straight-line miles from the center of Kiel. 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 Kiel

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 35% of the $4,329 monthly median income of Kiel 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 Kiel: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Kiel?

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 35% of the $4,329 monthly median income of Kiel 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 Kiel, WI