Mobility Assistance in Tomahawk, WI

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Tomahawk, WI: the local picture

13%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (17% in Lincoln County)

99

residents 85 or older (2.9% of all residents)

1.4 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Tomahawk)

22%

of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in Lincoln County)

About 73 Tomahawk residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (13%; 17% in Lincoln County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Tomahawk that list physical therapy include Compassus Home Health and Aspirus At Home; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Tomahawk compared with Lincoln County and Wisconsin

Census figure	Tomahawk	Lincoln County	Wisconsin
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	13%	17%	16%
Residents 85 or older	2.9%	2.9%	2.1%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	9.1%	6.4%	5.3%
Residents 65+ with a disability	22%	30%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	44%	29%	30%
Households with no vehicle	7.0%	4.7%	6.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$52,740	$51,661	—

Older residents in towns around Tomahawk

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Rhinelander, WI	17 mi	1,427	24%
Merrill, WI	21 mi	2,041	24%
Maine, WI	29 mi	519	12%
Antigo, WI	36 mi	2,110	21%
Wausau, WI	36 mi	7,741	24%
Medford, WI	39 mi	1,084	22%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Compassus Home Health	Rhinelander, WI	22 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(715) 301-7210
Aspirus At Home	Wausau, WI	36 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(715) 847-2600
North Shore At Home	Gurnee, IL	232 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(847) 360-7660
North Shore At Home	Milwaukee, WI	191 mi	not rated	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(847) 360-7660

Emergency hospitals near Tomahawk

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Aspirus Tomahawk Hospital	Tomahawk, WI	1.4 mi	not rated	(715) 453-7700
Aspirus Merrill Hospital	Merrill, WI	21 mi	not rated	(715) 536-5511

Straight-line miles from the center of Tomahawk. 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 Tomahawk

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 $4,395 monthly median income of Tomahawk 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 Tomahawk: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Tomahawk?

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 $4,395 monthly median income of Tomahawk 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.

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