Mobility Assistance in Wisconsin Rapids, WI

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Wisconsin Rapids, WI: the local picture

26%

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

928

residents 85 or older (5.0% of all residents)

1.6 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Wisconsin Rapids)

40%

of residents 65+ report a disability (31% in Wood County)

About 916 Wisconsin Rapids residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (26%; 18% in Wood County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

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

Wisconsin Rapids compared with Wood County and Wisconsin

Census figure	Wisconsin Rapids	Wood County	Wisconsin
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	26%	18%	16%
Residents 85 or older	5.0%	3.2%	2.1%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.1%	5.2%	5.3%
Residents 65+ with a disability	40%	31%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	41%	30%	30%
Households with no vehicle	7.7%	5.5%	6.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$45,026	$48,632	—

Older residents in towns around Wisconsin Rapids

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Lake Wazeecha, WI	4.1 mi	814	5.5%
Plover, WI	15 mi	2,051	19%
Stevens Point, WI	16 mi	3,474	18%
Marshfield, WI	25 mi	4,324	17%
Mosinee, WI	28 mi	689	16%
Kronenwetter, WI	32 mi	1,040	15%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Compassus Home Health	Marshfield, WI	25 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	36 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	40 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	40 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(715) 842-7707
North Shore At Home	Gurnee, IL	169 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(847) 360-7660
Transitions Home Health Of Central Wisconsin	Stevens Point, WI	16 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(715) 544-2322

Emergency hospitals near Wisconsin Rapids

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Aspirus Riverview Hospital & Clinics Inc	Wisconsin Rapids, WI	1.6 mi	3 of 5	(715) 423-6060
Aspirus Stevens Point Hospital & Clinics, Inc.	Stevens Point, WI	16 mi	4 of 5	(715) 346-5000

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

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 40% of the $3,752 monthly median income of Wisconsin Rapids 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 Rapids: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Wisconsin Rapids?

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 40% of the $3,752 monthly median income of Wisconsin Rapids 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 Rapids, WI