Mobility Assistance in Walworth, WI

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Walworth, WI: the local picture

11%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (16% in Walworth County)

62

residents 85 or older (2.2% of all residents)

7.5 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Harvard)

19%

of residents 65+ report a disability (28% in Walworth County)

About 56 Walworth residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (11%; 16% in Walworth County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Walworth that list physical therapy include Aurora At Home and Aspire Home Healthcare, LLC; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Walworth compared with Walworth County and Wisconsin

Census figure	Walworth	Walworth County	Wisconsin
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	11%	16%	16%
Residents 85 or older	2.2%	2.2%	2.1%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	2.4%	4.7%	5.3%
Residents 65+ with a disability	19%	28%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	36%	29%	30%
Households with no vehicle	5.3%	3.9%	6.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$48,750	$62,405	—

Older residents in towns around Walworth

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Williams Bay, WI	4.1 mi	822	15%
Delavan Lake, WI	5.0 mi	669	4.1%
Harvard, IL	7.1 mi	1,051	18%
Delavan, WI	7.1 mi	1,656	21%
Lake Geneva, WI	9.2 mi	2,216	13%
Elkhorn, WI	10 mi	1,596	31%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Aurora At Home	Milwaukee, WI	43 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(414) 327-2295
Aspire Home Healthcare, LLC	Morton Grove, IL	53 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(312) 788-8014
Alpine Care Home Health	Brookfield, WI	45 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(414) 255-0340
Interim Healthcare Of Wisconsin	Madison, WI	54 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(608) 238-0268
Mercyhealth At Home	Janesville, WI	29 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(608) 754-2201
North Shore At Home	Gurnee, IL	35 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(847) 360-7660

Emergency hospitals near Walworth

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Mercy Harvard Hospital	Harvard, IL	7.5 mi	not rated	(815) 943-5431
Mercy Walworth Hospital & Medical Center	Lake Geneva, WI	8.1 mi	3 of 5	(262) 245-0535

Straight-line miles from the center of Walworth. 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 Walworth

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 37% of the $4,063 monthly median income of Walworth 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 Walworth: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Walworth?

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 37% of the $4,063 monthly median income of Walworth 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 Walworth, WI