Mobility Assistance in Wisconsin Dells, WI

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Wisconsin Dells, WI: the local picture

22%

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

94

residents 85 or older (3.7% of all residents)

11 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Baraboo)

28%

of residents 65+ report a disability (25% in Columbia County)

About 113 Wisconsin Dells residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (22%; 13% in Columbia County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Wisconsin Dells that list physical therapy include Aveanna Home Health and Aspirus At Home; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Wisconsin Dells compared with Columbia County and Wisconsin

Census figure	Wisconsin Dells	Columbia County	Wisconsin
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	22%	13%	16%
Residents 85 or older	3.7%	1.9%	2.1%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	0.0%	4.0%	5.3%
Residents 65+ with a disability	28%	25%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	51%	27%	30%
Households with no vehicle	12%	4.4%	6.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$44,091	$57,885	—

Older residents in towns around Wisconsin Dells

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Lake Delton, WI	3.2 mi	781	10%
Baraboo, WI	12 mi	2,610	20%
Reedsburg, WI	13 mi	2,153	18%
Portage, WI	17 mi	1,520	29%
Mauston, WI	19 mi	880	27%
Lake Wisconsin, WI	21 mi	1,234	8.0%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Aveanna Home Health	Baraboo, WI	11 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(608) 356-7570
Aspirus At Home	Wausau, WI	92 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(715) 847-2600
Ssm Health At Home Home Health-Wisconsin	Madison, WI	45 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(800) 924-2273
Homeward Bound Home Health	Lancaster, WI	72 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(608) 723-6601
Commonheart Home Health	Waukesha, WI	87 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(920) 261-7108
Transitions At Home Of Western Wisconsin	Mount Horeb, WI	44 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(608) 437-5515

Emergency hospitals near Wisconsin Dells

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Ssm Health St Clare Hospital - Baraboo	Baraboo, WI	11 mi	4 of 5	(608) 356-1400
Reedsburg Area Medical Center	Reedsburg, WI	13 mi	5 of 5	(608) 524-6487

Straight-line miles from the center of Wisconsin Dells. 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 Wisconsin Dells

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 41% of the $3,674 monthly median income of Wisconsin Dells 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 Wisconsin Dells: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Wisconsin Dells?

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 41% of the $3,674 monthly median income of Wisconsin Dells 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 Wisconsin Dells, WI