Mobility Assistance in River Falls, WI

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in River Falls, WI: the local picture

18%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (13% in Pierce County)

240

residents 85 or older (1.4% of all residents)

0.5 mi

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

31%

of residents 65+ report a disability (23% in Pierce County)

About 342 River Falls residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (18%; 13% in Pierce County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving River Falls that list physical therapy include Lakeview Homecare and Adoray Home Health And Hospice; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

River Falls compared with Pierce County and Wisconsin

Census figure	River Falls	Pierce County	Wisconsin
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	18%	13%	16%
Residents 85 or older	1.4%	1.4%	2.1%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	11%	4.7%	5.3%
Residents 65+ with a disability	31%	23%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	38%	24%	30%
Households with no vehicle	5.0%	2.7%	6.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$60,369	$66,546	—

Older residents in towns around River Falls

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Hudson, WI	8.8 mi	2,918	24%
Afton, MN	9.8 mi	772	5.4%
Prescott, WI	11 mi	884	7.6%
Ellsworth, WI	11 mi	354	40%
North Hudson, WI	11 mi	686	15%
Bayport, MN	13 mi	497	17%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Lakeview Homecare	Oak Park Heights, MN	18 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(651) 430-3320
Adoray Home Health And Hospice	Baldwin, WI	15 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(715) 629-1888
Accentcare Fairview Home Health - East LLC	Oakdale, MN	18 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(651) 232-2800
Interim Healthcare Of Western Wisconsin	Hudson, WI	9.9 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(715) 377-9617
International Quality Homecare	Rochester, MN	57 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(888) 995-4742

Emergency hospitals near River Falls

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
River Falls Area Hospital	River Falls, WI	0.5 mi	5 of 5	(715) 307-6000
Hudson Hospital	Hudson, WI	9.9 mi	5 of 5	(715) 531-6000

Straight-line miles from the center of River 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 River Falls

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 30% of the $5,031 monthly median income of River Falls 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 River Falls: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in River Falls?

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 30% of the $5,031 monthly median income of River Falls 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.

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