Mobility Assistance in La Crescent, MN

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in La Crescent, MN: the local picture

11%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (12% in Houston County)

155

residents 85 or older (3.0% of all residents)

4.9 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (La Crosse)

25%

of residents 65+ report a disability (25% in Houston County)

About 130 La Crescent residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (11%; 12% in Houston County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving La Crescent that list physical therapy include Aveanna Home Health and Adara Home Health Inc; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

La Crescent compared with Houston County and Minnesota

Census figure	La Crescent	Houston County	Minnesota
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	11%	12%	16%
Residents 85 or older	3.0%	3.2%	2.1%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	1.8%	3.6%	5.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability	25%	25%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	25%	28%	30%
Households with no vehicle	3.0%	3.2%	6.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$66,161	$56,783	—

Older residents in towns around La Crescent

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
French Island, WI	3.0 mi	898	12%
La Crosse, WI	4.0 mi	8,794	21%
Onalaska, WI	6.5 mi	3,955	22%
Holmen, WI	9.9 mi	1,556	31%
West Salem, WI	12 mi	975	16%
Caledonia, MN	17 mi	618	21%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Aveanna Home Health	Rochester, MN	61 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(507) 282-2246
Adara Home Health Inc	Buffalo, MN	157 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(763) 682-3005
International Quality Homecare	Rochester, MN	61 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(888) 995-4742

Emergency hospitals near La Crescent

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Mayo Clinic Health System-Franciscan Medical Center Inc	La Crosse, WI	4.9 mi	5 of 5	(608) 785-0940
Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center	La Crosse, WI	4.9 mi	4 of 5	(608) 782-7300

Straight-line miles from the center of La Crescent. 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 La Crescent

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 29% of the $5,513 monthly median income of La Crescent 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 La Crescent: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in La Crescent?

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 29% of the $5,513 monthly median income of La Crescent 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.

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