Mobility Assistance in Scandia, MN: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Scandia, MN: the local picture

14%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (14% in Washington County)

109

residents 85 or older (2.8% of all residents)

8.2 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Osceola)

22%

of residents 65+ report a disability (27% in Washington County)

About 154 Scandia residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (14%; 14% in Washington County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Scandia that list physical therapy include Lakeview Homecare and Good Samaritan Society - Home Care; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Scandia compared with Washington County and Minnesota

Census figure	Scandia	Washington County	Minnesota
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	14%	14%	16%
Residents 85 or older	2.8%	1.8%	2.1%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	2.1%	4.1%	5.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability	22%	27%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	14%	26%	30%
Households with no vehicle	7.0%	3.8%	6.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$67,483	$75,658	—

Older residents in towns around Scandia

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Forest Lake, MN	6.5 mi	3,501	18%
Osceola, WI	8.2 mi	593	24%
Hugo, MN	8.6 mi	2,520	15%
Wyoming, MN	9.0 mi	1,169	8.9%
Chisago City, MN	9.3 mi	1,623	17%
Lindstrom, MN	9.3 mi	673	15%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Lakeview Homecare	Oak Park Heights, MN	13 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(651) 430-3320
Good Samaritan Society - Home Care	St Croix Falls, WI	21 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(715) 483-5505
Home Health Care Inc	Golden Valley, MN	32 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(763) 417-8888
Allina Health Home Health	Minneapolis, MN	30 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(612) 863-4478
Lifespark Home Health	Saint Louis Park, MN	32 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(952) 345-3310
Advanced Medical Home Care, LLC	Saint Paul, MN	22 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(612) 267-6154

Emergency hospitals near Scandia

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Ladd Memorial Hospital	Osceola, WI	8.2 mi	not rated	(715) 294-2111
Fairview Lakes Health Services	Wyoming, MN	8.8 mi	3 of 5	(952) 892-2101

Straight-line miles from the center of Scandia. 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 Scandia

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 28% of the $5,624 monthly median income of Scandia 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 Scandia: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Scandia?

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 28% of the $5,624 monthly median income of Scandia 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 Scandia, MN