Mobility Assistance in Mineral Point, WI

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Mineral Point, WI: the local picture

12%

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

66

residents 85 or older (2.6% of all residents)

7.7 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Dodgeville)

33%

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

About 54 Mineral Point residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (12%; 14% in Iowa County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Mineral Point that list physical therapy include Upland Hills Home Health and Homeward Bound Home Health; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Mineral Point compared with Iowa County and Wisconsin

Census figure	Mineral Point	Iowa County	Wisconsin
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	12%	14%	16%
Residents 85 or older	2.6%	2.0%	2.1%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	2.9%	2.7%	5.3%
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	26%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	42%	30%	30%
Households with no vehicle	1.4%	4.3%	6.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$49,063	$57,697	—

Older residents in towns around Mineral Point

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Dodgeville, WI	7.6 mi	991	17%
Platteville, WI	17 mi	1,286	14%
Mount Horeb, WI	25 mi	1,173	10%
Fennimore, WI	25 mi	468	18%
Lancaster, WI	27 mi	935	16%
Cross Plains, WI	32 mi	560	24%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Upland Hills Home Health	Dodgeville, WI	7.7 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(608) 930-7210
Homeward Bound Home Health	Lancaster, WI	27 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(608) 723-6601
Commonheart Home Health	Waukesha, WI	97 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(920) 261-7108
Transitions At Home Of Western Wisconsin	Mount Horeb, WI	24 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(608) 437-5515

Emergency hospitals near Mineral Point

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Upland Hills Health	Dodgeville, WI	7.7 mi	4 of 5	(608) 930-8000
Lafayette Hospital And Clinics	Darlington, WI	13 mi	not rated	(608) 776-4466

Straight-line miles from the center of Mineral Point. 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 Mineral Point

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 37% of the $4,089 monthly median income of Mineral Point 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 Mineral Point: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Mineral Point?

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 37% of the $4,089 monthly median income of Mineral Point 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.

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