Mobility Assistance in Lake Delton, WI

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Lake Delton, WI: the local picture

10%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (16% in Sauk County)

50

residents 85 or older (1.4% of all residents)

7.8 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Baraboo)

28%

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

About 81 Lake Delton residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (10%; 16% in Sauk County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Lake Delton that list physical therapy include Aveanna Home Health and Ssm Health At Home Home Health-Wisconsin; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Lake Delton compared with Sauk County and Wisconsin

Census figure	Lake Delton	Sauk County	Wisconsin
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	10%	16%	16%
Residents 85 or older	1.4%	2.5%	2.1%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	3.5%	6.2%	5.3%
Residents 65+ with a disability	28%	30%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	29%	28%	30%
Households with no vehicle	3.0%	5.1%	6.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$47,917	$59,224	—

Older residents in towns around Lake Delton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Wisconsin Dells, WI	3.2 mi	555	22%
Baraboo, WI	8.9 mi	2,610	20%
Reedsburg, WI	11 mi	2,153	18%
Portage, WI	16 mi	1,520	29%
Lake Wisconsin, WI	18 mi	1,234	8.0%
Mauston, WI	21 mi	880	27%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Aveanna Home Health	Baraboo, WI	7.8 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(608) 356-7570
Ssm Health At Home Home Health-Wisconsin	Madison, WI	42 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(800) 924-2273
Transitions At Home Of Western Wisconsin	Mount Horeb, WI	41 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(608) 437-5515

Emergency hospitals near Lake Delton

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Ssm Health St Clare Hospital - Baraboo	Baraboo, WI	7.8 mi	4 of 5	(608) 356-1400
Reedsburg Area Medical Center	Reedsburg, WI	11 mi	5 of 5	(608) 524-6487

Straight-line miles from the center of Lake Delton. 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 Lake Delton

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 38% of the $3,993 monthly median income of Lake Delton 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 Lake Delton: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Lake Delton?

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 38% of the $3,993 monthly median income of Lake Delton 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 Lake Delton, WI