Mobility Assistance in Redwood Falls, MN

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Redwood Falls, MN: the local picture

25%

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

209

residents 85 or older (4.1% of all residents)

0.9 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Redwood Falls)

36%

of residents 65+ report a disability (28% in Redwood County)

About 287 Redwood Falls residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (25%; 17% in Redwood County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Redwood Falls that list physical therapy include Avera At Home Marshall and Centracare Home Health; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Redwood Falls compared with Redwood County and Minnesota

Census figure	Redwood Falls	Redwood County	Minnesota
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	25%	17%	16%
Residents 85 or older	4.1%	3.5%	2.1%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	8.3%	6.1%	5.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability	36%	28%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	29%	30%
Households with no vehicle	10%	6.0%	6.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$45,525	$46,975	—

Older residents in towns around Redwood Falls

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Sleepy Eye, MN	25 mi	748	18%
Granite Falls, MN	28 mi	609	11%
Marshall, MN	35 mi	2,374	34%
New Ulm, MN	35 mi	2,869	17%
Willmar, MN	40 mi	4,021	20%
Montevideo, MN	41 mi	1,192	25%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Avera At Home Marshall	Marshall, MN	34 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(507) 537-7070
Centracare Home Health	Redwood Falls, MN	0.9 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(507) 637-4579
Renville County Phns	Olivia, MN	17 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(320) 523-2570
Divine Home Care Inc	Willmar, MN	41 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(320) 231-9757

Emergency hospitals near Redwood Falls

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Centracare - Redwood	Redwood Falls, MN	0.9 mi	not rated	(507) 637-4500
Olivia Hospital & Clinic	Olivia, MN	17 mi	2 of 5	(320) 523-1261

Straight-line miles from the center of Redwood Falls. 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 Redwood Falls

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 42% of the $3,794 monthly median income of Redwood Falls 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 Redwood Falls: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Redwood Falls?

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 42% of the $3,794 monthly median income of Redwood Falls 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.

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