Mobility Assistance in Wausau, WI: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Wausau, WI: the local picture

24%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (18% in Marathon County)

1,120

residents 85 or older (2.8% of all residents)

2.9 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Wausau)

34%

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

About 1,802 Wausau residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (24%; 18% in Marathon County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

1,120 residents are 85 or older. Ask any caregiver who will help with transfers how they were trained.

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

Wausau compared with Marathon County and Wisconsin

Census figure	Wausau	Marathon County	Wisconsin
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	24%	18%	16%
Residents 85 or older	2.8%	2.4%	2.1%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	9.1%	6.4%	5.3%
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	30%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	38%	29%	30%
Households with no vehicle	9.0%	4.8%	6.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$41,828	$53,258	—

Older residents in towns around Wausau

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Rib Mountain, WI	4.8 mi	1,821	10%
Rothschild, WI	6.2 mi	999	19%
Weston, WI	6.8 mi	3,060	19%
Maine, WI	6.9 mi	519	12%
Kronenwetter, WI	10 mi	1,040	15%
Mosinee, WI	12 mi	689	16%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Compassus Home Health	Marshfield, WI	33 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	50 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(715) 258-2130
Aspirus At Home	Wausau, WI	2.9 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(715) 847-2600
Interim Healthcare Of Wausau	Wausau, WI	2.9 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(715) 842-7707
Interim Healthcare Of Wisconsin	Madison, WI	134 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(608) 238-0268
North Shore At Home	Gurnee, IL	198 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(847) 360-7660

Emergency hospitals near Wausau

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Aspirus Wausau Hospital	Wausau, WI	2.9 mi	4 of 5	(715) 847-2000
Marshfield Medical Center - Weston	Weston, WI	5.0 mi	3 of 5	(715) 393-3000

Straight-line miles from the center of Wausau. 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 Wausau

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 43% of the $3,486 monthly median income of Wausau 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 Wausau: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Wausau?

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 43% of the $3,486 monthly median income of Wausau 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 Wausau, WI