Mobility Assistance in Tomah, WI: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Tomah, WI: the local picture

34%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (20% in Monroe County)

461

residents 85 or older (4.8% of all residents)

1.4 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Tomah)

47%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Monroe County)

About 643 Tomah residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (34%; 20% in Monroe County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

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

Tomah compared with Monroe County and Wisconsin

Census figure	Tomah	Monroe County	Wisconsin
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	34%	20%	16%
Residents 85 or older	4.8%	2.2%	2.1%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	13%	7.3%	5.3%
Residents 65+ with a disability	47%	32%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	52%	32%	30%
Households with no vehicle	12%	8.3%	6.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$42,931	$49,811	—

Older residents in towns around Tomah

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Sparta, WI	16 mi	1,636	19%
New Lisbon, WI	19 mi	331	23%
Mauston, WI	25 mi	880	27%
Black River Falls, WI	27 mi	917	10%
West Salem, WI	30 mi	975	16%
Viroqua, WI	35 mi	1,191	17%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Aveanna Home Health	La Crosse, WI	38 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(608) 406-3140
Aveanna Home Health	Baraboo, WI	51 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(608) 356-7570
Lakeland Home Healthcare	Chippewa Falls, WI	79 mi	3 of 5	—	(715) 239-2075
Commonheart Home Health	Waukesha, WI	131 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(920) 261-7108
Transitions Home Health Of Central Wisconsin	Stevens Point, WI	59 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(715) 544-2322
Almost Family	Eau Claire, WI	77 mi	2 of 5	nursing, home health aides	(715) 831-0631

Emergency hospitals near Tomah

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Tomah Memorial Hospital	Tomah, WI	1.4 mi	5 of 5	(608) 372-2181
Mayo Clinic Hlth Systm Franciscan Hlthcare Sparta	Sparta, WI	16 mi	not rated	(608) 269-2132

Straight-line miles from the center of Tomah. 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 Tomah

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 42% of the $3,578 monthly median income of Tomah 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 Tomah: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Tomah?

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 42% of the $3,578 monthly median income of Tomah 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 Tomah, WI