Mobility Assistance in Mendota Heights, MN

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Mendota Heights, MN: the local picture

7.8%

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

168

residents 85 or older (1.4% of all residents)

4.1 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Saint Paul)

19%

of residents 65+ report a disability (26% in Dakota County)

About 237 Mendota Heights residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (7.8%; 15% in Dakota County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Mendota Heights that list physical therapy include Centerwell Home Health and Home Health Care Inc; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Mendota Heights compared with Dakota County and Minnesota

Census figure	Mendota Heights	Dakota County	Minnesota
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	7.8%	15%	16%
Residents 85 or older	1.4%	1.7%	2.1%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	2.4%	5.3%	5.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability	19%	26%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	23%	28%	30%
Households with no vehicle	2.0%	4.9%	6.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$104,175	$69,739	—

Older residents in towns around Mendota Heights

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
West St. Paul, MN	2.9 mi	4,393	18%
South St. Paul, MN	4.6 mi	3,091	17%
Eagan, MN	4.6 mi	10,943	12%
Inver Grove Heights, MN	5.0 mi	6,440	14%
St. Paul, MN	5.1 mi	38,220	18%
Newport, MN	6.6 mi	732	10%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Brooklyn Park, MN	18 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(763) 416-0289
Home Health Care Inc	Golden Valley, MN	15 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(763) 417-8888
Triniti Home Health And Hospice	Elk River, MN	37 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(763) 241-0654
Allina Health Home Health	Minneapolis, MN	7.2 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(612) 863-4478
Presbyterian Homes Home Care	Roseville, MN	9.4 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(651) 631-6203
Lifespark Home Health	Saint Louis Park, MN	11 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(952) 345-3310

Emergency hospitals near Mendota Heights

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Allina United Hospital	Saint Paul, MN	4.1 mi	3 of 5	(651) 241-8000
Minneapolis Va Medical Center	Minneapolis, MN	5.3 mi	5 of 5	(612) 725-2000

Straight-line miles from the center of Mendota Heights. 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 Mendota Heights

At the Minnesota median aide wage of $18.45 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,599 a month in wages, which is 18% of the $8,681 monthly median income of Mendota Heights households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Minnesota's minimum wage is $11.41 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 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 Mendota Heights: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Mendota Heights?

At the Minnesota median aide wage of $18.45 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,599 a month in wages, which is 18% of the $8,681 monthly median income of Mendota Heights households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Minnesota's minimum wage is $11.41 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 Mendota Heights, MN