Mobility Assistance in Northfield, MN

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Northfield, MN: the local picture

14%

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

534

residents 85 or older (2.6% of all residents)

0.3 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Northfield)

27%

of residents 65+ report a disability (29% in Rice County)

About 434 Northfield residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (14%; 16% in Rice County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Northfield that list physical therapy include Home Health Care Inc and Allina Health Home Health; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Northfield compared with Rice County and Minnesota

Census figure	Northfield	Rice County	Minnesota
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	14%	16%	16%
Residents 85 or older	2.6%	2.0%	2.1%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.7%	5.1%	5.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability	27%	29%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	33%	28%	30%
Households with no vehicle	4.3%	5.6%	6.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$69,104	$61,458	—

Older residents in towns around Northfield

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Elko New Market, MN	11 mi	227	8.4%
Faribault, MN	12 mi	4,113	22%
Lonsdale, MN	13 mi	487	41%
Farmington, MN	14 mi	1,932	21%
Cannon Falls, MN	14 mi	922	26%
Lakeville, MN	16 mi	8,099	17%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Home Health Care Inc	Golden Valley, MN	39 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(763) 417-8888
Allina Health Home Health	Minneapolis, MN	34 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(612) 863-4478
Adara Home Health Inc	Buffalo, MN	61 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(763) 682-3005
Jb Kummer Enterprises LLC	Farmington, MN	14 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(651) 460-4201
Interim Healthcare Of The Twin Cities	Roseville, MN	39 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(651) 917-3634
Rice County Phns	Faribault, MN	12 mi	not rated	nursing, physical therapy, home health aides	(507) 332-6111

Emergency hospitals near Northfield

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Northfield Hospital	Northfield, MN	0.3 mi	4 of 5	(507) 646-1004
Allina Health Faribault Medical Center	Faribault, MN	12 mi	3 of 5	(507) 334-6451

Straight-line miles from the center of Northfield. 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 Northfield

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 28% of the $5,759 monthly median income of Northfield 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 Northfield: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Northfield?

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 28% of the $5,759 monthly median income of Northfield 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 Northfield, MN