Mobility Assistance in Wales, WI: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Wales, WI: the local picture

9.6%

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

38

residents 85 or older (1.3% of all residents)

5.1 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Waukesha)

16%

of residents 65+ report a disability (25% in Waukesha County)

About 52 Wales residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (9.6%; 14% in Waukesha County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

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

Wales compared with Waukesha County and Wisconsin

Census figure	Wales	Waukesha County	Wisconsin
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	9.6%	14%	16%
Residents 85 or older	1.3%	2.6%	2.1%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.3%	4.2%	5.3%
Residents 65+ with a disability	16%	25%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	12%	27%	30%
Households with no vehicle	1.2%	3.5%	6.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$88,250	$65,141	—

Older residents in towns around Wales

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Delafield, WI	4.4 mi	1,579	13%
Summit, WI	6.1 mi	1,162	12%
Waukesha, WI	6.3 mi	11,096	18%
Hartland, WI	6.9 mi	1,940	11%
Pewaukee, WI	7.6 mi	3,786	12%
Okauchee Lake, WI	9.0 mi	1,250	8.2%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Hannah Home Health Care	Waukesha, WI	5.1 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(262) 363-2500
Aveanna Home Health	Brookfield, WI	14 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(262) 782-8292
Aurora At Home	Milwaukee, WI	17 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(414) 327-2295
Horizon Home Care And Hospice	Milwaukee, WI	20 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(414) 365-8300
Prohealth Home Care	Waukesha, WI	5.1 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(262) 928-7444
Alpine Care Home Health	Brookfield, WI	14 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(414) 255-0340

Emergency hospitals near Wales

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Waukesha Memorial Hospital	Waukesha, WI	5.1 mi	4 of 5	(262) 928-1000
Oconomowoc Memorial Hospital	Oconomowoc, WI	9.2 mi	5 of 5	(262) 569-9400

Straight-line miles from the center of Wales. 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 Wales

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 21% of the $7,354 monthly median income of Wales 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 Wales: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Wales?

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 21% of the $7,354 monthly median income of Wales 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.

More near Wales

More senior care near Wales

Mobility Assistance in nearby cities

Other care in Wales

More for Wales families

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 Wales, WI