Mobility Assistance in McFarland, WI

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in McFarland, WI: the local picture

7.7%

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

142

residents 85 or older (1.6% of all residents)

6.7 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Madison)

20%

of residents 65+ report a disability (24% in Dane County)

About 114 McFarland residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (7.7%; 14% in Dane County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving McFarland that list physical therapy include Aveanna Home Health and Prn Home Health And Therapy, LLC; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

McFarland compared with Dane County and Wisconsin

Census figure	McFarland	Dane County	Wisconsin
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	7.7%	14%	16%
Residents 85 or older	1.6%	1.7%	2.1%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	3.0%	4.7%	5.3%
Residents 65+ with a disability	20%	24%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	26%	30%	30%
Households with no vehicle	1.2%	8.2%	6.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$72,500	$72,639	—

Older residents in towns around McFarland

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Monona, WI	3.5 mi	1,869	15%
Cottage Grove, WI	6.4 mi	1,006	17%
Stoughton, WI	7.3 mi	2,591	16%
Fitchburg, WI	7.5 mi	4,966	9.5%
Oregon, WI	8.4 mi	1,490	8.8%
Madison, WI	8.8 mi	36,240	14%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Aveanna Home Health	Madison, WI	6.4 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(608) 274-8193
Prn Home Health And Therapy, LLC	Appleton, WI	96 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(920) 830-9911
Interim Healthcare Of Wisconsin	Madison, WI	5.9 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	8.6 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(800) 924-2273
Uw Health Care Direct	Middleton, WI	13 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(608) 831-8555
Commonheart Home Health	Waukesha, WI	51 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(920) 261-7108

Emergency hospitals near McFarland

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Ssm Health St Mary's Hospital - Madison	Madison, WI	6.7 mi	4 of 5	(608) 251-6100
Unitypoint Health - Meriter	Madison, WI	6.7 mi	5 of 5	(608) 417-6210

Straight-line miles from the center of McFarland. 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 McFarland

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 25% of the $6,042 monthly median income of McFarland 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 McFarland: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in McFarland?

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 25% of the $6,042 monthly median income of McFarland 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 McFarland, WI