Mobility Assistance in Port Washington, WI

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Port Washington, WI: the local picture

20%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (15% in Ozaukee County)

293

residents 85 or older (2.3% of all residents)

5.5 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Grafton)

35%

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

About 464 Port Washington residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (20%; 15% in Ozaukee County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Port Washington that list physical therapy include Centerwell Home Health and Preceptor Home Health; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Port Washington compared with Ozaukee County and Wisconsin

Census figure	Port Washington	Ozaukee County	Wisconsin
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	20%	15%	16%
Residents 85 or older	2.3%	2.5%	2.1%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.1%	5.2%	5.3%
Residents 65+ with a disability	35%	25%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	47%	29%	30%
Households with no vehicle	4.9%	3.9%	6.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$52,432	$62,860	—

Older residents in towns around Port Washington

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Saukville, WI	3.0 mi	629	28%
Grafton, WI	5.5 mi	2,558	19%
Cedarburg, WI	7.9 mi	2,495	13%
Thiensville, WI	11 mi	653	36%
Mequon, WI	14 mi	6,420	10%
Bayside, WI	14 mi	1,027	12%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	West Allis, WI	28 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(414) 327-4553
Preceptor Home Health	Germantown, WI	16 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(262) 293-3951
Aveanna Home Health	Brookfield, WI	25 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(262) 782-8292
Aurora At Home	Milwaukee, WI	28 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(414) 327-2295
Horizon Home Care And Hospice	Milwaukee, WI	17 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(414) 365-8300
Ascension At Home	Milwaukee, WI	26 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(414) 455-9500

Emergency hospitals near Port Washington

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Aurora Medical Center	Grafton, WI	5.5 mi	5 of 5	(262) 329-1000
St Josephs Community Hospital West Bend	West Bend, WI	15 mi	4 of 5	(262) 334-5533

Straight-line miles from the center of Port Washington. 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 Port Washington

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 35% of the $4,369 monthly median income of Port Washington 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 Port Washington: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Port Washington?

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 35% of the $4,369 monthly median income of Port Washington 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.

More near Port Washington

More senior care near Port Washington

Mobility Assistance in nearby cities

Other care in Port Washington

More for Port Washington families

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 Port Washington, WI