Mobility Assistance in Sherwood, WI

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Sherwood, WI: the local picture

13%

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

28

residents 85 or older (0.9% of all residents)

6.1 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Appleton)

23%

of residents 65+ report a disability (26% in Calumet County)

About 77 Sherwood residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (13%; 16% in Calumet County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

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

Sherwood compared with Calumet County and Wisconsin

Census figure	Sherwood	Calumet County	Wisconsin
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	13%	16%	16%
Residents 85 or older	0.9%	1.7%	2.1%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	1.0%	4.3%	5.3%
Residents 65+ with a disability	23%	26%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	16%	28%	30%
Households with no vehicle	0.8%	3.1%	6.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$65,163	$50,433	—

Older residents in towns around Sherwood

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Harrison, WI	1.4 mi	1,607	4.7%
Combined Locks, WI	6.1 mi	719	12%
Kimberly, WI	6.9 mi	1,274	29%
Kaukauna, WI	7.0 mi	2,600	30%
Menasha, WI	7.9 mi	2,578	21%
Little Chute, WI	8.2 mi	1,696	19%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Ascension At Home	Neenah, WI	10 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(920) 727-2000
Prn Home Health And Therapy, LLC	Appleton, WI	6.1 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(920) 830-9911
Thedacare At Home	Appleton, WI	6.1 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(920) 969-0919
Calumet County Hhc Agency	Chilton, WI	12 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(920) 849-1432

Emergency hospitals near Sherwood

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Ascension NE Wisconsin - St Elizabeth Campus	Appleton, WI	6.1 mi	4 of 5	(920) 738-2000
Thedacare Regional Medical Center - Appleton Inc	Appleton, WI	9.2 mi	4 of 5	(920) 731-4101

Straight-line miles from the center of Sherwood. 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 Sherwood

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 28% of the $5,430 monthly median income of Sherwood 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 Sherwood: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Sherwood?

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 28% of the $5,430 monthly median income of Sherwood 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 Sherwood, WI