Mobility Assistance in Minneapolis, MN

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Minneapolis, MN: the local picture

19%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (16% in Hennepin County)

4,831

residents 85 or older (1.1% of all residents)

0.3 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Minneapolis)

30%

of residents 65+ report a disability (27% in Hennepin County)

About 8,975 Minneapolis residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (19%; 16% in Hennepin County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

4,831 residents are 85 or older. Ask any caregiver who will help with transfers how they were trained.

Home health agencies serving Minneapolis that list physical therapy include Centerwell Home Health and Good Samaritan Society - Home Care; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Minneapolis compared with Hennepin County and Minnesota

Census figure	Minneapolis	Hennepin County	Minnesota
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	19%	16%	16%
Residents 85 or older	1.1%	1.9%	2.1%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	8.3%	5.9%	5.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability	30%	27%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	42%	34%	30%
Households with no vehicle	16%	9.3%	6.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$57,598	$68,042	—

Older residents in towns around Minneapolis

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Golden Valley, MN	4.8 mi	4,936	12%
St. Louis Park, MN	4.8 mi	8,360	17%
Falcon Heights, MN	4.9 mi	789	9.9%
Robbinsdale, MN	5.2 mi	2,508	19%
St. Anthony, MN	5.3 mi	2,338	21%
Columbia Heights, MN	6.0 mi	3,201	19%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Brooklyn Park, MN	8.8 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(763) 416-0289
Good Samaritan Society - Home Care	Robbinsdale, MN	4.8 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(763) 546-9020
Home Health Care Inc	Golden Valley, MN	6.5 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(763) 417-8888
Aveanna Home Health	Edina, MN	8.1 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(952) 926-9808
Mary T Home Health	Coon Rapids, MN	16 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(763) 862-5426
Triniti Home Health And Hospice	Elk River, MN	29 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(763) 241-0654

Emergency hospitals near Minneapolis

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Children's Hospitals & Clinics Of MN	Minneapolis, MN	0.3 mi	not rated	(612) 813-6112
Hennepin County Medical Center	Minneapolis, MN	0.9 mi	3 of 5	(612) 873-3000

Straight-line miles from the center of Minneapolis. 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 Minneapolis

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 33% of the $4,800 monthly median income of Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Minneapolis?

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 33% of the $4,800 monthly median income of Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis, MN