Mobility Assistance in Worthington, MN

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Worthington, MN: the local picture

21%

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

375

residents 85 or older (2.7% of all residents)

0.3 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Worthington)

36%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Nobles County)

About 435 Worthington residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (21%; 17% in Nobles County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Worthington 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.

Worthington compared with Nobles County and Minnesota

Census figure	Worthington	Nobles County	Minnesota
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	21%	17%	16%
Residents 85 or older	2.7%	2.4%	2.1%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	9.6%	6.9%	5.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability	36%	32%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	27%	26%	30%
Households with no vehicle	7.5%	5.5%	6.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$53,611	$55,273	—

Older residents in towns around Worthington

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Sibley, IA	17 mi	567	19%
Spirit Lake, IA	28 mi	1,217	14%
Windom, MN	29 mi	1,101	11%
Milford, IA	30 mi	802	14%
Jackson, MN	31 mi	714	18%
Luverne, MN	31 mi	1,145	11%

Home health agencies serving Worthington (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	29 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(507) 831-0734
Avera At Home Marshall	Marshall, MN	57 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(507) 537-7070
International Quality Homecare	Rochester, MN	158 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(888) 995-4742

Emergency hospitals near Worthington

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Sanford Worthington Medical Center	Worthington, MN	0.3 mi	4 of 5	(507) 372-3110
Osceola Community Hospital	Sibley, IA	17 mi	not rated	(712) 754-2574

Straight-line miles from the center of Worthington. 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 Worthington

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 36% of the $4,468 monthly median income of Worthington 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 Worthington: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Worthington?

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 36% of the $4,468 monthly median income of Worthington 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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