Mobility Assistance in Mountain Iron, MN

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Mountain Iron, MN: the local picture

12%

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

61

residents 85 or older (2.1% of all residents)

18 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Aurora)

38%

of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in St. Louis County)

About 91 Mountain Iron residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (12%; 16% in St. Louis County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Mountain Iron that list physical therapy include Aveanna Home Health and Vitality At Home; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Mountain Iron compared with St. Louis County and Minnesota

Census figure	Mountain Iron	St. Louis County	Minnesota
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	12%	16%	16%
Residents 85 or older	2.1%	2.5%	2.1%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.9%	4.9%	5.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability	38%	30%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	28%	32%	30%
Households with no vehicle	5.2%	8.0%	6.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$57,188	$54,929	—

Older residents in towns around Mountain Iron

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Virginia, MN	4.7 mi	2,013	20%
Eveleth, MN	5.3 mi	644	24%
Chisholm, MN	13 mi	1,308	17%
Hibbing, MN	18 mi	3,743	19%
Ely, MN	44 mi	910	15%
Grand Rapids, MN	48 mi	2,729	18%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Aveanna Home Health	Virginia, MN	4.1 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(218) 262-5887
Vitality At Home	Inver Grove Heights, MN	188 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(507) 282-8052
Range Regional Health Services	Hibbing, MN	17 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(218) 262-6982
Caringedge Healthcare Of Hermantown LLC	Hermantown, MN	54 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(218) 216-7243

Emergency hospitals near Mountain Iron

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Essentia Health Northern Pines Medical Center	Aurora, MN	18 mi	not rated	(218) 229-4222
Cook Hospital	Cook, MN	22 mi	not rated	(218) 666-5945

Straight-line miles from the center of Mountain Iron. 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 Mountain Iron

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 34% of the $4,766 monthly median income of Mountain Iron 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 Mountain Iron: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Mountain Iron?

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 34% of the $4,766 monthly median income of Mountain Iron 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.

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