Mobility Assistance in Rice Lake, WI

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Rice Lake, WI: the local picture

33%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (18% in Barron County)

455

residents 85 or older (5.0% of all residents)

1.7 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Rice Lake)

44%

of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in Barron County)

About 539 Rice Lake residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (33%; 18% in Barron County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Rice Lake that list physical therapy include Compassus Home Health and Good Samaritan Society - Home Care; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Rice Lake compared with Barron County and Wisconsin

Census figure	Rice Lake	Barron County	Wisconsin
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	33%	18%	16%
Residents 85 or older	5.0%	2.7%	2.1%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	14%	5.1%	5.3%
Residents 65+ with a disability	44%	30%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	50%	30%	30%
Households with no vehicle	11%	4.8%	6.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$37,639	$48,481	—

Older residents in towns around Rice Lake

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Barron, WI	7.3 mi	1,202	17%
Bloomer, WI	29 mi	783	23%
Ladysmith, WI	31 mi	862	23%
Amery, WI	32 mi	819	9.0%
Tainter Lake, WI	34 mi	507	8.3%
Hayward, WI	38 mi	486	15%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Compassus Home Health	Marshfield, WI	95 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(715) 301-7260
Good Samaritan Society - Home Care	St Croix Falls, WI	42 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(715) 483-5505
Hearts Of Gold	Shell Lake, WI	21 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, home health aides	(715) 468-2931
Marshfield Medical Center - Rice Lake	Rice Lake, WI	1.7 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(715) 236-6256
Lakeland Home Healthcare	Chippewa Falls, WI	41 mi	3 of 5	—	(715) 239-2075
Interim Healthcare Of Western Wisconsin	Hudson, WI	59 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(715) 377-9617

Emergency hospitals near Rice Lake

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Marshfield Medical Center - Rice Lake	Rice Lake, WI	1.7 mi	2 of 5	(715) 234-1515
Mayo Clinic Health System-Northland	Barron, WI	7.6 mi	4 of 5	(715) 537-3186

Straight-line miles from the center of Rice Lake. 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 Rice Lake

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 48% of the $3,137 monthly median income of Rice Lake 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 Rice Lake: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Rice Lake?

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 48% of the $3,137 monthly median income of Rice Lake 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 Rice Lake, WI