Mobility Assistance in Menomonie, WI

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Menomonie, WI: the local picture

18%

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

260

residents 85 or older (1.6% of all residents)

1.5 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Menomonie)

30%

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

About 395 Menomonie residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (18%; 14% in Dunn County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Menomonie that list physical therapy include Aveanna Home Health and Adoray Home Health And Hospice; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Menomonie compared with Dunn County and Wisconsin

Census figure	Menomonie	Dunn County	Wisconsin
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	18%	14%	16%
Residents 85 or older	1.6%	1.4%	2.1%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	8.4%	4.4%	5.3%
Residents 65+ with a disability	30%	29%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	40%	28%	30%
Households with no vehicle	5.5%	3.5%	6.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$44,589	$55,600	—

Older residents in towns around Menomonie

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Tainter Lake, WI	7.5 mi	507	8.3%
Eau Claire, WI	21 mi	11,454	17%
Baldwin, WI	23 mi	516	19%
Altoona, WI	24 mi	1,717	25%
Lake Hallie, WI	24 mi	1,035	18%
Mondovi, WI	25 mi	634	23%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Aveanna Home Health	Eau Claire, WI	20 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(715) 598-5600
Adoray Home Health And Hospice	Baldwin, WI	23 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(715) 629-1888
Mayo Clinic Health System In Eau Claire	Eau Claire, WI	20 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(715) 831-0100
Lakeland Home Healthcare	Chippewa Falls, WI	26 mi	3 of 5	—	(715) 239-2075
Interim Healthcare Of Western Wisconsin	Hudson, WI	41 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(715) 377-9617
North Shore At Home	Gurnee, IL	264 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(847) 360-7660

Emergency hospitals near Menomonie

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Mayo Clinic Health System-Red Cedar Inc	Menomonie, WI	1.5 mi	3 of 5	(715) 235-5531
Chippewa Valley Hospital	Durand, WI	18 mi	not rated	(715) 672-4211

Straight-line miles from the center of Menomonie. 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 Menomonie

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 $3,716 monthly median income of Menomonie 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 Menomonie: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Menomonie?

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 $3,716 monthly median income of Menomonie 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 Menomonie, WI