Mobility Assistance in Marinette, WI

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Marinette, WI: the local picture

23%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (14% in Marinette County)

436

residents 85 or older (3.9% of all residents)

1.8 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Marinette)

37%

of residents 65+ report a disability (29% in Marinette County)

About 486 Marinette residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (23%; 14% in Marinette County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Marinette that list physical therapy include Aurora At Home and Bellin Home Health Agency; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Marinette compared with Marinette County and Wisconsin

Census figure	Marinette	Marinette County	Wisconsin
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	23%	14%	16%
Residents 85 or older	3.9%	3.1%	2.1%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	9.6%	5.0%	5.3%
Residents 65+ with a disability	37%	29%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	36%	28%	30%
Households with no vehicle	7.2%	3.9%	6.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$44,293	$48,134	—

Older residents in towns around Marinette

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Menominee, MI	2.5 mi	1,979	19%
Peshtigo, WI	5.8 mi	704	5.8%
Oconto, WI	18 mi	1,270	16%
Sturgeon Bay, WI	22 mi	2,458	18%
Oconto Falls, WI	29 mi	587	30%
Algoma, WI	34 mi	736	28%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Aurora At Home	Green Bay, WI	44 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(920) 288-5100
Bellin Home Health Agency	Green Bay, WI	46 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(920) 432-5434
Prn Home Health And Therapy, LLC	Appleton, WI	68 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(920) 830-9911
Hshs Home Care Wisconsin	Green Bay, WI	43 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(920) 448-7000
Up Health System Home Care And Hospice	Marquette, MI	103 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(906) 228-4325
Almost Family	Marinette, WI	1.8 mi	not rated	nursing, home health aides	(715) 735-6490

Emergency hospitals near Marinette

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Aurora Medical Center Bay Area	Marinette, WI	1.8 mi	4 of 5	(715) 735-4200
Bellin Health Oconto Hospital	Oconto, WI	19 mi	not rated	(920) 835-1101

Straight-line miles from the center of Marinette. 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 Marinette

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 41% of the $3,691 monthly median income of Marinette 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 Marinette: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Marinette?

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 41% of the $3,691 monthly median income of Marinette 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 Marinette, WI