Mobility Assistance in Pine Island, MN

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Pine Island, MN: the local picture

15%

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

104

residents 85 or older (2.9% of all residents)

15 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Rochester)

24%

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

About 71 Pine Island residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (15%; 17% in Goodhue County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Pine Island that list physical therapy include Aveanna Home Health and Stanley Jones And Associates; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Pine Island compared with Goodhue County and Minnesota

Census figure	Pine Island	Goodhue County	Minnesota
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	15%	17%	16%
Residents 85 or older	2.9%	3.0%	2.1%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	0.0%	4.8%	5.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability	24%	27%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	26%	29%	30%
Households with no vehicle	1.4%	6.8%	6.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$56,216	$60,009	—

Older residents in towns around Pine Island

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Zumbrota, MN	7.1 mi	925	22%
Byron, MN	11 mi	849	17%
Kasson, MN	13 mi	1,037	24%
Rochester, MN	15 mi	19,980	18%
Dodge Center, MN	16 mi	419	14%
Plainview, MN	23 mi	536	9.1%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Aveanna Home Health	Rochester, MN	12 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(507) 282-2246
Stanley Jones And Associates	Rochester, MN	12 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(507) 288-0064
Adara Home Health Inc	Buffalo, MN	91 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(763) 682-3005
Interim Healthcare Of Rochester	Rochester, MN	12 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(507) 200-1111
Comfort Health	Rochester, MN	12 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(507) 281-2332
Senior Home Health Care LLC	Bloomington, MN	54 mi	1.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(952) 855-7786

Emergency hospitals near Pine Island

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester	Rochester, MN	15 mi	5 of 5	(507) 255-5123
Olmsted Medical Center	Rochester, MN	17 mi	4 of 5	(507) 288-3443

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

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 34% of the $4,685 monthly median income of Pine Island 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 Island: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Pine Island?

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 34% of the $4,685 monthly median income of Pine Island 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 Island, MN