Mobility Assistance in Ladysmith, WI

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Ladysmith, WI: the local picture

23%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (18% in Rusk County)

159

residents 85 or older (4.9% of all residents)

0.9 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Ladysmith)

35%

of residents 65+ report a disability (34% in Rusk County)

About 173 Ladysmith residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (23%; 18% in Rusk County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Ladysmith that list physical therapy include Compassus Home Health and Marshfield Medical Center - Rice Lake; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Ladysmith compared with Rusk County and Wisconsin

Census figure	Ladysmith	Rusk County	Wisconsin
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	23%	18%	16%
Residents 85 or older	4.9%	2.8%	2.1%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	8.3%	5.5%	5.3%
Residents 65+ with a disability	35%	34%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	49%	29%	30%
Households with no vehicle	13%	5.4%	6.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$31,806	$48,958	—

Older residents in towns around Ladysmith

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Bloomer, WI	31 mi	783	23%
Rice Lake, WI	31 mi	1,779	33%
Stanley, WI	35 mi	554	24%
Barron, WI	36 mi	1,202	17%
Lake Wissota, WI	38 mi	640	5.8%
Chippewa Falls, WI	39 mi	3,042	14%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Compassus Home Health	Marshfield, WI	71 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(715) 301-7260
Marshfield Medical Center - Rice Lake	Rice Lake, WI	31 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(715) 236-6256
Lakeland Home Healthcare	Chippewa Falls, WI	39 mi	3 of 5	—	(715) 239-2075
Interim Healthcare Of Western Wisconsin	Hudson, WI	86 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(715) 377-9617
Transitions Home Health Of Central Wisconsin	Stevens Point, WI	99 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(715) 544-2322

Emergency hospitals near Ladysmith

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Marshfield Medical Center - Ladysmith	Ladysmith, WI	0.9 mi	not rated	(715) 532-5561
Marshfield Medical Center - Rice Lake	Rice Lake, WI	31 mi	2 of 5	(715) 234-1515

Straight-line miles from the center of Ladysmith. 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 Ladysmith

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 57% of the $2,651 monthly median income of Ladysmith 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 Ladysmith: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Ladysmith?

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 57% of the $2,651 monthly median income of Ladysmith 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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