Mobility Assistance in Waseca, MN: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Waseca, MN: the local picture

23%

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

255

residents 85 or older (2.8% of all residents)

0.4 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Waseca)

37%

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

About 336 Waseca residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (23%; 20% in Waseca County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Waseca that list physical therapy include Good Samaritan Society Home Care St Peter and Home Health Care Inc; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Waseca compared with Waseca County and Minnesota

Census figure	Waseca	Waseca County	Minnesota
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	23%	20%	16%
Residents 85 or older	2.8%	2.5%	2.1%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.8%	4.1%	5.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability	37%	32%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	25%	30%
Households with no vehicle	8.0%	4.9%	6.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$48,750	$53,521	—

Older residents in towns around Waseca

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Owatonna, MN	14 mi	5,174	16%
Faribault, MN	19 mi	4,113	22%
Eagle Lake, MN	20 mi	357	7.0%
Le Center, MN	24 mi	347	22%
Mankato, MN	24 mi	5,772	17%
Montgomery, MN	25 mi	557	13%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Good Samaritan Society Home Care St Peter	Saint Peter, MN	29 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(507) 931-0949
Home Health Care Inc	Golden Valley, MN	64 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(763) 417-8888
Allina Health Home Health	Minneapolis, MN	60 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(612) 863-4478
Summit Home Health Care Inc	Golden Valley, MN	65 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(763) 334-7990
Adara Home Health Inc	Buffalo, MN	78 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(763) 682-3005
Ecumen Home Care - Pathstone	Mankato, MN	25 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(507) 385-4210

Emergency hospitals near Waseca

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Mayo Clinic Health System - Waseca	Waseca, MN	0.4 mi	not rated	(507) 835-1210
Owatonna Hospital	Owatonna, MN	14 mi	5 of 5	(507) 451-3850

Straight-line miles from the center of Waseca. 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 Waseca

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 39% of the $4,063 monthly median income of Waseca 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 Waseca: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Waseca?

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 39% of the $4,063 monthly median income of Waseca 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.

Mobility Assistance at Home in Waseca, MN