Mobility Assistance in Waukon, IA: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Waukon, IA: the local picture

20%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (19% in Allamakee County)

188

residents 85 or older (5.0% of all residents)

0.3 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Waukon)

35%

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

About 189 Waukon residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (20%; 19% in Allamakee County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Waukon that list physical therapy include Winnmed Home Health and V M H Comunity & Home Care; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Waukon compared with Allamakee County and Iowa

Census figure	Waukon	Allamakee County	Iowa
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	20%	19%	17%
Residents 85 or older	5.0%	2.9%	2.3%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	12%	6.7%	5.1%
Residents 65+ with a disability	35%	32%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	42%	29%	31%
Households with no vehicle	4.5%	3.7%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$33,107	$50,399	—

Older residents in towns around Waukon

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Postville, IA	13 mi	310	8.6%
Decorah, IA	16 mi	1,807	7.0%
Prairie du Chien, WI	23 mi	1,374	20%
Caledonia, MN	25 mi	618	21%
Cresco, IA	33 mi	828	15%
Viroqua, WI	36 mi	1,191	17%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Winnmed Home Health	Decorah, IA	16 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(563) 387-3024
V M H Comunity & Home Care	Waukon, IA	0.3 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(563) 568-5660

Emergency hospitals near Waukon

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Veterans Memorial Hospital	Waukon, IA	0.3 mi	not rated	(563) 568-3411
Winnmed	Decorah, IA	16 mi	4 of 5	(563) 382-2911

Straight-line miles from the center of Waukon. 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 Waukon

At the Iowa median aide wage of $17.34 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,503 a month in wages, which is 54% of the $2,759 monthly median income of Waukon households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Iowa'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 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 Waukon: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Waukon?

At the Iowa median aide wage of $17.34 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,503 a month in wages, which is 54% of the $2,759 monthly median income of Waukon households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Iowa'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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