Mobility Assistance in Waupaca, WI: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Waupaca, WI: the local picture

22%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (17% in Waupaca County)

209

residents 85 or older (3.3% of all residents)

2.0 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Waupaca)

35%

of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in Waupaca County)

About 296 Waupaca residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (22%; 17% in Waupaca County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

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

Waupaca compared with Waupaca County and Wisconsin

Census figure	Waupaca	Waupaca County	Wisconsin
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	22%	17%	16%
Residents 85 or older	3.3%	2.6%	2.1%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.2%	4.8%	5.3%
Residents 65+ with a disability	35%	30%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	45%	30%	30%
Households with no vehicle	10%	5.9%	6.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$31,510	$47,287	—

Older residents in towns around Waupaca

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
New London, WI	17 mi	1,281	23%
Hortonville, WI	21 mi	710	9.3%
Winneconne, WI	24 mi	557	24%
Plover, WI	24 mi	2,051	19%
Clintonville, WI	24 mi	903	19%
Greenville, WI	26 mi	1,843	15%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Compassus Home Health	Marshfield, WI	59 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(715) 301-7260
Aveanna Home Health	Waupaca, WI	2.0 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(715) 258-2130
Interim Healthcare Of NE WI Inc.	Green Bay, WI	51 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(920) 494-9444
Thedacare At Home	Appleton, WI	36 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(920) 969-0919
Transitions Home Health Of Central Wisconsin	Stevens Point, WI	27 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(715) 544-2322
International Quality Homecare Of Wisconsin, LLC	Stevens Point, WI	26 mi	not rated	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(507) 252-8117

Emergency hospitals near Waupaca

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Thedacare Medical Center-Waupaca	Waupaca, WI	2.0 mi	3 of 5	(715) 258-1000
Thedacare Medical Center - Wild Rose	Wild Rose, WI	13 mi	not rated	(920) 622-3257

Straight-line miles from the center of Waupaca. 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 Waupaca

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 58% of the $2,626 monthly median income of Waupaca 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 Waupaca: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Waupaca?

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 58% of the $2,626 monthly median income of Waupaca 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 Waupaca, WI