Mobility Assistance in New Richmond, WI

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in New Richmond, WI: the local picture

24%

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

331

residents 85 or older (3.1% of all residents)

0.6 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (New Richmond)

50%

of residents 65+ report a disability (27% in St. Croix County)

About 379 New Richmond residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (24%; 14% in St. Croix County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

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

New Richmond compared with St. Croix County and Wisconsin

Census figure	New Richmond	St. Croix County	Wisconsin
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	24%	14%	16%
Residents 85 or older	3.1%	1.7%	2.1%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	14%	5.8%	5.3%
Residents 65+ with a disability	50%	27%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	33%	26%	30%
Households with no vehicle	7.7%	3.3%	6.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$54,836	$63,226	—

Older residents in towns around New Richmond

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Somerset, WI	6.1 mi	250	22%
North Hudson, WI	13 mi	686	15%
Bayport, MN	14 mi	497	17%
Hudson, WI	14 mi	2,918	24%
Oak Park Heights, MN	14 mi	1,489	37%
Stillwater, MN	15 mi	3,840	13%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Lakeview Homecare	Oak Park Heights, MN	15 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(651) 430-3320
Adoray Home Health And Hospice	Baldwin, WI	14 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(715) 629-1888
Good Samaritan Society - Home Care	St Croix Falls, WI	27 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(715) 483-5505
Horizon Home Care And Hospice	Milwaukee, WI	262 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(414) 365-8300
Accentcare Fairview Home Health - East LLC	Oakdale, MN	22 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(651) 232-2800
Presbyterian Homes Home Care	Roseville, MN	31 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(651) 631-6203

Emergency hospitals near New Richmond

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Westfields Hospital And Clinic	New Richmond, WI	0.6 mi	4 of 5	(715) 246-2101
Hudson Hospital	Hudson, WI	13 mi	5 of 5	(715) 531-6000

Straight-line miles from the center of New Richmond. 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 New Richmond

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 33% of the $4,570 monthly median income of New Richmond 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 New Richmond: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in New Richmond?

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 33% of the $4,570 monthly median income of New Richmond 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 New Richmond, WI