Mobility Assistance in Shawano, WI: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Shawano, WI: the local picture

16%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (19% in Shawano County)

187

residents 85 or older (2.0% of all residents)

1.0 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Shawano)

33%

of residents 65+ report a disability (31% in Shawano County)

About 265 Shawano residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (16%; 19% in Shawano County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Shawano that list physical therapy include Prn Home Health And Therapy, LLC and Aveanna Home Health; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Shawano compared with Shawano County and Wisconsin

Census figure	Shawano	Shawano County	Wisconsin
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	16%	19%	16%
Residents 85 or older	2.0%	2.5%	2.1%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	1.0%	4.8%	5.3%
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	31%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	33%	27%	30%
Households with no vehicle	14%	6.3%	6.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$52,708	$52,147	—

Older residents in towns around Shawano

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Clintonville, WI	13 mi	903	19%
Pulaski, WI	19 mi	443	26%
Seymour, WI	22 mi	606	9.0%
Oconto Falls, WI	23 mi	587	30%
New London, WI	27 mi	1,281	23%
Hobart, WI	29 mi	1,449	7.0%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Prn Home Health And Therapy, LLC	Appleton, WI	39 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(920) 830-9911
Aveanna Home Health	Waupaca, WI	39 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(715) 258-2130
Interim Healthcare Of NE WI Inc.	Green Bay, WI	29 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(920) 494-9444
Interim Healthcare Of Wausau	Wausau, WI	56 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(715) 842-7707
Hshs Home Care Wisconsin	Green Bay, WI	29 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(920) 448-7000
Thedacare At Home	Appleton, WI	39 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(920) 969-0919

Emergency hospitals near Shawano

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Thedacare Medical Center - Shawano	Shawano, WI	1.0 mi	4 of 5	(715) 526-2111
Hshs St Clare Memorial Hospital	Oconto Falls, WI	22 mi	not rated	(920) 846-3444

Straight-line miles from the center of Shawano. 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 Shawano

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 34% of the $4,392 monthly median income of Shawano 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 Shawano: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Shawano?

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 34% of the $4,392 monthly median income of Shawano 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 Shawano, WI