Mobility Assistance in Rochester, MN

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Rochester, MN: the local picture

18%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (16% in Olmsted County)

3,236

residents 85 or older (2.6% of all residents)

0.8 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Rochester)

31%

of residents 65+ report a disability (29% in Olmsted County)

About 3,431 Rochester residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (18%; 16% in Olmsted County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

3,236 residents are 85 or older. Ask any caregiver who will help with transfers how they were trained.

Home health agencies serving Rochester that list physical therapy include Aveanna Home Health and Avera At Home Of Spencer Hospital; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Rochester compared with Olmsted County and Minnesota

Census figure	Rochester	Olmsted County	Minnesota
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	18%	16%	16%
Residents 85 or older	2.6%	2.4%	2.1%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.6%	5.2%	5.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability	31%	29%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	27%	30%
Households with no vehicle	8.3%	6.9%	6.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$64,735	$68,101	—

Older residents in towns around Rochester

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Byron, MN	8.2 mi	849	17%
Stewartville, MN	11 mi	916	16%
Kasson, MN	13 mi	1,037	24%
Pine Island, MN	15 mi	558	15%
Plainview, MN	19 mi	536	9.1%
Dodge Center, MN	19 mi	419	14%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Aveanna Home Health	Rochester, MN	2.5 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(507) 282-2246
Avera At Home Of Spencer Hospital	Spencer, IA	146 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(712) 264-6380
Avera At Home Marshall	Marshall, MN	166 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(507) 537-7070
Stanley Jones And Associates	Rochester, MN	2.5 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(507) 288-0064
Adara Home Health Inc	Buffalo, MN	106 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	2.5 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(507) 200-1111

Emergency hospitals near Rochester

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester	Rochester, MN	0.8 mi	5 of 5	(507) 255-5123
Olmsted Medical Center	Rochester, MN	4.0 mi	4 of 5	(507) 288-3443

Straight-line miles from the center of Rochester. 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 Rochester

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 30% of the $5,395 monthly median income of Rochester 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 Rochester: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Rochester?

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 30% of the $5,395 monthly median income of Rochester 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 Rochester, MN