Mobility Assistance in La Crosse, WI

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in La Crosse, WI: the local picture

21%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (19% in La Crosse County)

1,227

residents 85 or older (2.4% of all residents)

1.8 mi

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

34%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in La Crosse County)

About 1,741 La Crosse residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (21%; 19% in La Crosse County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

1,227 residents are 85 or older. Ask any caregiver who will help with transfers how they were trained.

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

La Crosse compared with La Crosse County and Wisconsin

Census figure	La Crosse	La Crosse County	Wisconsin
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	21%	19%	16%
Residents 85 or older	2.4%	2.4%	2.1%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	8.9%	7.3%	5.3%
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	32%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	38%	30%	30%
Households with no vehicle	9.8%	7.0%	6.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$45,247	$55,379	—

Older residents in towns around La Crosse

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
French Island, WI	3.0 mi	898	12%
La Crescent, MN	4.0 mi	1,204	11%
Onalaska, WI	4.6 mi	3,955	22%
West Salem, WI	8.5 mi	975	16%
Holmen, WI	10 mi	1,556	31%
Caledonia, MN	19 mi	618	21%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Aveanna Home Health	La Crosse, WI	1.8 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(608) 406-3140
Commonheart Home Health	Waukesha, WI	159 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(920) 261-7108
International Quality Homecare	Rochester, MN	65 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(888) 995-4742
Almost Family	Eau Claire, WI	71 mi	2 of 5	nursing, home health aides	(715) 831-0631

Emergency hospitals near La Crosse

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Mayo Clinic Health System-Franciscan Medical Center Inc	La Crosse, WI	1.8 mi	5 of 5	(608) 785-0940
Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center	La Crosse, WI	1.8 mi	4 of 5	(608) 782-7300

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

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 40% of the $3,771 monthly median income of La Crosse 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 La Crosse: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in La Crosse?

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 40% of the $3,771 monthly median income of La Crosse 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 La Crosse, WI