Mobility Assistance in Marquette, MI

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Marquette, MI: the local picture

12%

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

476

residents 85 or older (2.2% of all residents)

3.4 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Marquette)

23%

of residents 65+ report a disability (31% in Marquette County)

About 412 Marquette residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (12%; 16% in Marquette County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Marquette that list physical therapy include Parallel Home Care Services, Inc and Upper Peninsula Home Health & Hospice; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Marquette compared with Marquette County and Michigan

Census figure	Marquette	Marquette County	Michigan
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	12%	16%	19%
Residents 85 or older	2.2%	2.2%	2.1%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	2.8%	5.3%	6.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability	23%	31%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	35%	29%	29%
Households with no vehicle	7.7%	5.9%	7.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$69,446	$55,672	—

Older residents in towns around Marquette

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Harvey, MI	5.0 mi	653	19%
Negaunee, MI	10 mi	888	14%
Ishpeming, MI	14 mi	1,062	24%
K. I. Sawyer, MI	15 mi	315	44%
West Ishpeming, MI	16 mi	624	15%
Gladstone, MI	52 mi	1,242	12%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Parallel Home Care Services, Inc	Marquette, MI	3.4 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(906) 293-0200
Upper Peninsula Home Health & Hospice	Marquette, MI	3.4 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(906) 225-4545
Up Health System Home Care And Hospice	Marquette, MI	3.4 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(906) 228-4325
Residential Home Health And Hospice	Saginaw, MI	271 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(810) 245-3300
Residential Home Health And Hospice	Lapeer, MI	313 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(810) 245-3300
Almost Family	Marinette, WI	102 mi	not rated	nursing, home health aides	(715) 735-6490

Emergency hospitals near Marquette

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Uphs Marquette Dlp Hospital	Marquette, MI	3.4 mi	3 of 5	(906) 228-9440
Bell Hospital	Ishpeming, MI	17 mi	not rated	(906) 486-4431

Straight-line miles from the center of Marquette. 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 Marquette

At the Michigan median aide wage of $16.83 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,459 a month in wages, which is 25% of the $5,787 monthly median income of Marquette households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Michigan's minimum wage is $13.73 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026), rising to $15.00 on January 1, 2027.

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 Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states.

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 Marquette: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Marquette?

At the Michigan median aide wage of $16.83 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,459 a month in wages, which is 25% of the $5,787 monthly median income of Marquette households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Michigan's minimum wage is $13.73 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026), rising to $15.00 on January 1, 2027.

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 Marquette, MI