Mobility Assistance in Pine City, MN

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Pine City, MN: the local picture

23%

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

129

residents 85 or older (3.7% of all residents)

14 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Grantsburg)

42%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Pine County)

About 178 Pine City residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (23%; 17% in Pine County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Pine City that list physical therapy include Mary T Home Health and Home Health Care Inc; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Pine City compared with Pine County and Minnesota

Census figure	Pine City	Pine County	Minnesota
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	23%	17%	16%
Residents 85 or older	3.7%	2.5%	2.1%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.9%	4.8%	5.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability	42%	33%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	48%	29%	30%
Households with no vehicle	18%	6.3%	6.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$41,023	$50,816	—

Older residents in towns around Pine City

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Rush City, MN	11 mi	358	16%
Mora, MN	16 mi	1,046	43%
North Branch, MN	23 mi	1,980	20%
Cambridge, MN	23 mi	2,004	24%
Isanti, MN	28 mi	823	15%
Stacy, MN	29 mi	740	26%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Mary T Home Health	Coon Rapids, MN	48 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(763) 862-5426
Home Health Care Inc	Golden Valley, MN	62 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	64 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(612) 863-4478
Accentcare Fairview Home Health - West, LLC	Saint Paul, MN	61 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(612) 721-2491
Adara Home Health Inc	Buffalo, MN	63 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(763) 682-3005
Accurate Home Care	Otsego, MN	47 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(763) 633-3800

Emergency hospitals near Pine City

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Burnett Medical Center	Grantsburg, WI	14 mi	not rated	(715) 463-5353
Welia Health	Mora, MN	16 mi	3 of 5	(320) 679-1212

Straight-line miles from the center of Pine City. 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 Pine City

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 47% of the $3,419 monthly median income of Pine City 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 Pine City: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Pine City?

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 47% of the $3,419 monthly median income of Pine City 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 Pine City, MN