Mobility Assistance in Windom, MN: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Windom, MN: the local picture

11%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (13% in Cottonwood County)

191

residents 85 or older (4.0% of all residents)

1.1 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Windom)

24%

of residents 65+ report a disability (26% in Cottonwood County)

About 106 Windom residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (11%; 13% in Cottonwood County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Windom that list physical therapy include Good Sam Society Home Care Of Sw MN and Avera At Home Marshall; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Windom compared with Cottonwood County and Minnesota

Census figure	Windom	Cottonwood County	Minnesota
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	11%	13%	16%
Residents 85 or older	4.0%	3.6%	2.1%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.4%	5.6%	5.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability	24%	26%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	18%	23%	30%
Households with no vehicle	9.7%	5.9%	6.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$46,589	$47,260	—

Older residents in towns around Windom

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Jackson, MN	18 mi	714	18%
St. James, MN	26 mi	712	14%
Worthington, MN	29 mi	2,256	21%
Spirit Lake, IA	32 mi	1,217	14%
Sleepy Eye, MN	35 mi	748	18%
Estherville, IA	36 mi	1,332	30%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Good Sam Society Home Care Of Sw MN	Windom, MN	1.1 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(507) 831-0734
Avera At Home Marshall	Marshall, MN	52 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(507) 537-7070
International Quality Homecare	Rochester, MN	131 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(888) 995-4742

Emergency hospitals near Windom

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Windom Area Health	Windom, MN	1.1 mi	not rated	(507) 831-2400
Sanford Jackson Medical Center	Jackson, MN	17 mi	not rated	(507) 847-2420

Straight-line miles from the center of Windom. 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 Windom

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 41% of the $3,882 monthly median income of Windom 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 Windom: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Windom?

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 41% of the $3,882 monthly median income of Windom 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.

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