Mobility Assistance in Oak Park Heights, MN

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Oak Park Heights, MN: the local picture

37%

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

505

residents 85 or older (11% of all residents)

2.7 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Stillwater)

54%

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

About 466 Oak Park Heights residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (37%; 14% in Washington County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Oak Park Heights that list physical therapy include Centerwell Home Health and Lakeview Homecare; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Oak Park Heights compared with Washington County and Minnesota

Census figure	Oak Park Heights	Washington County	Minnesota
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	37%	14%	16%
Residents 85 or older	11%	1.8%	2.1%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	9.3%	4.1%	5.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability	54%	27%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	55%	26%	30%
Households with no vehicle	17%	3.8%	6.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$41,860	$75,658	—

Older residents in towns around Oak Park Heights

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Bayport, MN	2.0 mi	497	17%
Stillwater, MN	2.0 mi	3,840	13%
North Hudson, WI	3.7 mi	686	15%
Lake Elmo, MN	5.8 mi	2,217	14%
Grant, MN	6.0 mi	757	4.6%
Hudson, WI	6.2 mi	2,918	24%

Home health agencies serving Oak Park Heights (therapy needs a doctor’s order)

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Brooklyn Park, MN	28 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(763) 416-0289
Lakeview Homecare	Oak Park Heights, MN	2.7 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(651) 430-3320
Good Samaritan Society - Home Care	Robbinsdale, MN	26 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	29 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(763) 417-8888
Accentcare Fairview Home Health - East LLC	Oakdale, MN	7.4 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	17 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(651) 631-6203

Emergency hospitals near Oak Park Heights

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Lakeview Memorial Hospital	Stillwater, MN	2.7 mi	4 of 5	(651) 430-4509
Hudson Hospital	Hudson, WI	5.3 mi	5 of 5	(715) 531-6000

Straight-line miles from the center of Oak Park Heights. 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 Oak Park Heights

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 46% of the $3,488 monthly median income of Oak Park Heights 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 Oak Park Heights: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Oak Park Heights?

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 46% of the $3,488 monthly median income of Oak Park Heights 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 Oak Park Heights, MN