Mobility Assistance in Oconto, WI: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Oconto, WI: the local picture

16%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (17% in Oconto County)

51

residents 85 or older (1.1% of all residents)

1.1 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Oconto)

28%

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

About 195 Oconto residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (16%; 17% in Oconto County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Oconto that list physical therapy include Aurora At Home and Bellin Home Health Agency; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Oconto compared with Oconto County and Wisconsin

Census figure	Oconto	Oconto County	Wisconsin
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	16%	17%	16%
Residents 85 or older	1.1%	2.0%	2.1%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.6%	5.1%	5.3%
Residents 65+ with a disability	28%	29%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	24%	30%
Households with no vehicle	3.7%	3.4%	6.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$41,474	$52,783	—

Older residents in towns around Oconto

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Peshtigo, WI	13 mi	704	5.8%
Oconto Falls, WI	13 mi	587	30%
Marinette, WI	18 mi	2,192	23%
Menominee, MI	20 mi	1,979	19%
Suamico, WI	20 mi	2,050	11%
Pulaski, WI	24 mi	443	26%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Aurora At Home	Green Bay, WI	28 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(920) 288-5100
Bellin Home Health Agency	Green Bay, WI	29 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(920) 432-5434
Prn Home Health And Therapy, LLC	Appleton, WI	51 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(920) 830-9911
Interim Healthcare Of NE WI Inc.	Green Bay, WI	26 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(920) 494-9444
Hshs Home Care Wisconsin	Green Bay, WI	26 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(920) 448-7000
Up Health System Home Care And Hospice	Marquette, MI	118 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(906) 228-4325

Emergency hospitals near Oconto

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Bellin Health Oconto Hospital	Oconto, WI	1.1 mi	not rated	(920) 835-1101
Hshs St Clare Memorial Hospital	Oconto Falls, WI	14 mi	not rated	(920) 846-3444

Straight-line miles from the center of Oconto. 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 Oconto

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 44% of the $3,456 monthly median income of Oconto 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 Oconto: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Oconto?

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 44% of the $3,456 monthly median income of Oconto 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.

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