Mobility Assistance in Wabasha, MN: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Wabasha, MN: the local picture

12%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (13% in Wabasha County)

139

residents 85 or older (5.4% of all residents)

0.5 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Wabasha)

26%

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

About 95 Wabasha residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (12%; 13% in Wabasha County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

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

Wabasha compared with Wabasha County and Minnesota

Census figure	Wabasha	Wabasha County	Minnesota
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	12%	13%	16%
Residents 85 or older	5.4%	2.6%	2.1%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	1.5%	2.6%	5.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability	26%	26%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	29%	27%	30%
Households with no vehicle	10%	5.2%	6.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$57,201	$57,153	—

Older residents in towns around Wabasha

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Lake City, MN	13 mi	1,482	17%
Plainview, MN	16 mi	536	9.1%
Mondovi, WI	23 mi	634	23%
Goodview, MN	27 mi	781	16%
St. Charles, MN	28 mi	560	23%
Arcadia, WI	29 mi	378	20%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Aveanna Home Health	Rochester, MN	31 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(507) 282-2246
Adara Home Health Inc	Buffalo, MN	105 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(763) 682-3005
Gundersen St. Elizabeth's Home Care	Wabasha, MN	0.5 mi	1.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(651) 565-5577
Omega Home Healthcare, LLC	Red Wing, MN	28 mi	not rated	nursing, home health aides	(651) 388-1010

Emergency hospitals near Wabasha

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
St Elizabeth Medical Center	Wabasha, MN	0.5 mi	not rated	(651) 565-4531
Mayo Clinic Health System - Lake City	Lake City, MN	12 mi	not rated	(651) 345-5955

Straight-line miles from the center of Wabasha. 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 Wabasha

At the Minnesota median aide wage of $18.45 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,599 a month in wages, which is 34% of the $4,767 monthly median income of Wabasha households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Minnesota's minimum wage is $11.41 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 Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states.

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 Wabasha: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Wabasha?

At the Minnesota median aide wage of $18.45 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,599 a month in wages, which is 34% of the $4,767 monthly median income of Wabasha households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Minnesota's minimum wage is $11.41 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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