Mobility Assistance in Lake Mills, WI

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Lake Mills, WI: the local picture

12%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (15% in Jefferson County)

102

residents 85 or older (1.6% of all residents)

11 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Fort Atkinson)

21%

of residents 65+ report a disability (27% in Jefferson County)

About 138 Lake Mills residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (12%; 15% in Jefferson County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

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

Lake Mills compared with Jefferson County and Wisconsin

Census figure	Lake Mills	Jefferson County	Wisconsin
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	12%	15%	16%
Residents 85 or older	1.6%	1.5%	2.1%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	2.0%	4.6%	5.3%
Residents 65+ with a disability	21%	27%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	30%	30%
Households with no vehicle	3.0%	4.6%	6.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$80,244	$59,050	—

Older residents in towns around Lake Mills

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Johnson Creek, WI	6.8 mi	364	33%
Jefferson, WI	7.1 mi	1,261	22%
Waterloo, WI	8.4 mi	598	31%
Deerfield, WI	8.8 mi	293	13%
Marshall, WI	10 mi	389	20%
Fort Atkinson, WI	11 mi	2,316	15%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Interim Healthcare Of Wisconsin	Madison, WI	25 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(608) 238-0268
Ssm Health At Home Home Health-Wisconsin	Madison, WI	28 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(800) 924-2273
Mercyhealth At Home	Janesville, WI	29 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(608) 754-2201
Transitions Home Health	Elkhorn, WI	32 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(262) 723-2700
Commonheart Home Health	Waukesha, WI	32 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(920) 261-7108
Transitions At Home Of Western Wisconsin	Mount Horeb, WI	43 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(608) 437-5515

Emergency hospitals near Lake Mills

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Fort Memorial Hospital	Fort Atkinson, WI	11 mi	4 of 5	(920) 568-5000
Watertown Memorial Hospital	Watertown, WI	17 mi	3 of 5	(920) 261-4210

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

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 23% of the $6,687 monthly median income of Lake Mills 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 Mills: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Lake Mills?

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 23% of the $6,687 monthly median income of Lake Mills 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 Mills, WI