Mobility Assistance in Oostburg, WI

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Oostburg, WI: the local picture

17%

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

133

residents 85 or older (4.3% of all residents)

8.7 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Sheboygan)

31%

of residents 65+ report a disability (25% in Sheboygan County)

About 119 Oostburg residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (17%; 14% in Sheboygan County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

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

Oostburg compared with Sheboygan County and Wisconsin

Census figure	Oostburg	Sheboygan County	Wisconsin
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	17%	14%	16%
Residents 85 or older	4.3%	2.2%	2.1%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	3.5%	3.1%	5.3%
Residents 65+ with a disability	31%	25%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	27%	30%	30%
Households with no vehicle	1.2%	5.2%	6.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$44,737	$53,289	—

Older residents in towns around Oostburg

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Sheboygan Falls, WI	7.5 mi	1,902	9.2%
Sheboygan, WI	8.4 mi	7,655	16%
Plymouth, WI	12 mi	2,116	18%
Howards Grove, WI	14 mi	742	7.1%
Port Washington, WI	17 mi	2,433	20%
Saukville, WI	18 mi	629	28%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Preceptor Home Health	Germantown, WI	33 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(262) 293-3951
Aurora At Home	Green Bay, WI	60 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(920) 288-5100
Ascension At Home	Milwaukee, WI	43 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(414) 455-9500
Interim Healthcare Of Wisconsin	Madison, WI	91 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(608) 238-0268
Thedacare At Home	Appleton, WI	51 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(920) 969-0919
Hshs Home Care Wisconsin	Green Bay, WI	66 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(920) 448-7000

Emergency hospitals near Oostburg

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
St Nicholas Hospital	Sheboygan, WI	8.7 mi	3 of 5	(920) 459-8300
Aurora Medical Center Sheboygan County	Sheboygan, WI	13 mi	5 of 5	(920) 451-5000

Straight-line miles from the center of Oostburg. 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 Oostburg

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 41% of the $3,728 monthly median income of Oostburg 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 Oostburg: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Oostburg?

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 41% of the $3,728 monthly median income of Oostburg 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 Oostburg, WI