Mobility Assistance in Milwaukee, WI

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Milwaukee, WI: the local picture

24%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (21% in Milwaukee County)

7,723

residents 85 or older (1.4% of all residents)

0.4 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Milwaukee)

36%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Milwaukee County)

About 15,804 Milwaukee residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (24%; 21% in Milwaukee County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

7,723 residents are 85 or older. Ask any caregiver who will help with transfers how they were trained.

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

Milwaukee compared with Milwaukee County and Wisconsin

Census figure	Milwaukee	Milwaukee County	Wisconsin
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	24%	21%	16%
Residents 85 or older	1.4%	1.8%	2.1%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	9.1%	7.8%	5.3%
Residents 65+ with a disability	36%	33%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	40%	38%	30%
Households with no vehicle	16%	13%	6.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$42,004	$48,974	—

Older residents in towns around Milwaukee

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Wauwatosa, WI	3.5 mi	8,626	17%
West Milwaukee, WI	3.5 mi	538	24%
Shorewood, WI	4.5 mi	2,376	16%
Glendale, WI	4.8 mi	3,793	15%
Whitefish Bay, WI	4.8 mi	2,107	6.0%
West Allis, WI	5.0 mi	10,331	21%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	West Allis, WI	5.9 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(414) 327-4553
Hannah Home Health Care	Waukesha, WI	16 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(262) 363-2500
Aurora At Home	Milwaukee, WI	5.9 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(414) 327-2295
Aveanna Home Health	Brookfield, WI	6.6 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(262) 782-8292
Preceptor Home Health	Germantown, WI	13 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(262) 293-3951
Aurora At Home	Green Bay, WI	99 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(920) 288-5100

Emergency hospitals near Milwaukee

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Ascension Se Wisconsin Hospital	Milwaukee, WI	0.4 mi	5 of 5	(414) 447-2130
Milwaukee Va Medical Center	Milwaukee, WI	3.5 mi	3 of 5	(414) 384-2000

Straight-line miles from the center of Milwaukee. 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 Milwaukee

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 43% of the $3,500 monthly median income of Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Milwaukee?

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 43% of the $3,500 monthly median income of Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee, WI