Mobility Assistance in Superior, WI

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Superior, WI: the local picture

26%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (21% in Douglas County)

702

residents 85 or older (2.6% of all residents)

0.8 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Superior)

37%

of residents 65+ report a disability (34% in Douglas County)

About 1,205 Superior residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (26%; 21% in Douglas County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Superior that list physical therapy include Aveanna Home Health and Centerwell Home Health; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Superior compared with Douglas County and Wisconsin

Census figure	Superior	Douglas County	Wisconsin
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	26%	21%	16%
Residents 85 or older	2.6%	2.3%	2.1%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.7%	6.6%	5.3%
Residents 65+ with a disability	37%	34%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	44%	33%	30%
Households with no vehicle	11%	8.0%	6.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$42,279	$51,771	—

Older residents in towns around Superior

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Duluth, MN	6.2 mi	15,068	16%
Proctor, MN	7.8 mi	732	27%
Hermantown, MN	11 mi	1,737	18%
Rice Lake, MN	15 mi	949	12%
Cloquet, MN	20 mi	2,175	19%
Two Harbors, MN	30 mi	694	29%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Aveanna Home Health	Duluth, MN	5.4 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(218) 733-3485
Centerwell Home Health	Duluth, MN	5.4 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(800) 677-2244
Avanti Home Care	Ashland, WI	64 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(715) 682-9500
Aspirus St. Luke's At Home - Home Care - Duluth	Duluth, MN	7.4 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(218) 249-6111
Transitions Home Health Of Central Wisconsin	Stevens Point, WI	193 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(715) 544-2322
Regency Home Healthcare Services, LLC	Maple Grove, MN	127 mi	1 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(651) 488-4655

Emergency hospitals near Superior

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
St Marys Hospital Superior	Superior, WI	0.8 mi	not rated	(715) 817-7000
Essentia Health St Mary's Medical Center	Duluth, MN	7.4 mi	4 of 5	(218) 786-3574

Straight-line miles from the center of Superior. 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 Superior

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 43% of the $3,523 monthly median income of Superior 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 Superior: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Superior?

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 43% of the $3,523 monthly median income of Superior 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 Superior, WI