Mobility Assistance in Tainter Lake, WI

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Tainter Lake, WI: the local picture

8.3%

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

26

residents 85 or older (1.0% of all residents)

9.0 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Menomonie)

20%

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

About 42 Tainter Lake residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (8.3%; 14% in Dunn County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

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

Tainter Lake compared with Dunn County and Wisconsin

Census figure	Tainter Lake	Dunn County	Wisconsin
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	8.3%	14%	16%
Residents 85 or older	1.0%	1.4%	2.1%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	3.4%	4.4%	5.3%
Residents 65+ with a disability	20%	29%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	29%	28%	30%
Households with no vehicle	0.2%	3.5%	6.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$72,500	$55,600	—

Older residents in towns around Tainter Lake

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Menomonie, WI	7.5 mi	2,383	18%
Bloomer, WI	19 mi	783	23%
Eau Claire, WI	21 mi	11,454	17%
Lake Hallie, WI	22 mi	1,035	18%
Chippewa Falls, WI	23 mi	3,042	14%
Altoona, WI	24 mi	1,717	25%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Compassus Home Health	Marshfield, WI	85 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(715) 301-7260
Aveanna Home Health	Eau Claire, WI	20 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(715) 598-5600
Adoray Home Health And Hospice	Baldwin, WI	25 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(715) 629-1888
Mayo Clinic Health System In Eau Claire	Eau Claire, WI	20 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(715) 831-0100
Lakeland Home Healthcare	Chippewa Falls, WI	23 mi	3 of 5	—	(715) 239-2075
Marshfield Medical Center - Rice Lake	Rice Lake, WI	36 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(715) 236-6256

Emergency hospitals near Tainter Lake

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Mayo Clinic Health System-Red Cedar Inc	Menomonie, WI	9.0 mi	3 of 5	(715) 235-5531
Mayo Clinic Health System Chippewa Valley	Bloomer, WI	19 mi	4 of 5	(715) 568-2000

Straight-line miles from the center of Tainter Lake. 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 Tainter Lake

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 25% of the $6,042 monthly median income of Tainter Lake 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 Tainter Lake: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Tainter Lake?

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 25% of the $6,042 monthly median income of Tainter Lake 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 Tainter Lake, WI