Senior Transportation in Port Washington, WI

Local figures

Senior Transportation in Port Washington, WI: the local picture

4.9%

of households have no vehicle (3.9% in Ozaukee County)

5.5 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Grafton)

2,433

residents 65 or older (19% of Port Washington)

35%

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

About 272 Port Washington households, 4.9%, have no vehicle (3.9% in Ozaukee County). The Census figure covers all ages, but older adults who stop driving are a large part of it.

Hospitals with an emergency department near Port Washington: Aurora Medical Center in Grafton (5.5 mi); St Josephs Community Hospital West Bend in West Bend (15 mi); Community Memorial Hospital in Menomonee Falls (19 mi). Distances are straight-line, so allow more on the road.

35% of residents 65 and older report a disability. If walking is hard, look for a caregiver who is comfortable with walkers and car transfers, not only a driver.

Port Washington compared with Ozaukee County and Wisconsin

Census figure	Port Washington	Ozaukee County	Wisconsin
Households with no vehicle	4.9%	3.9%	6.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability	35%	25%	28%
Residents 65 or older	19%	22%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	47%	29%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.9%	7.6%	9.1%
Residents 85 or older	2.3%	2.5%	2.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$52,432	$62,860	—

Older residents in towns around Port Washington

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Households with no car
Saukville, WI	3.0 mi	629	2.3%
Grafton, WI	5.5 mi	2,558	4.0%
Cedarburg, WI	7.9 mi	2,495	6.0%
Thiensville, WI	11 mi	653	4.3%
Mequon, WI	14 mi	6,420	4.3%
Bayside, WI	14 mi	1,027	2.7%

Hospitals near Port Washington

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Aurora Medical Center	Grafton, WI	5.5 mi	5 of 5	(262) 329-1000
St Josephs Community Hospital West Bend	West Bend, WI	15 mi	4 of 5	(262) 334-5533
Community Memorial Hospital	Menomonee Falls, WI	19 mi	4 of 5	(262) 251-1000
Ascension Wisconsin Hosp Menomonee Falls Campus	Menomonee Falls, WI	19 mi	not rated	(262) 415-2001

Straight-line miles from the center of Port Washington. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a caregiver who drives can help with

Rides to doctor, dental and therapy appointments
Waiting during the appointment and taking notes
Grocery shopping, pharmacy and errands
Trips to church, the senior center and family

Cost

What senior transportation costs in Port Washington

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 35% of the $4,369 monthly median income of Port Washington 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 who drives

Giving up driving is a common reason older adults start to miss appointments and see fewer people. Before a caregiver drives, agree whose car is used, check that the auto insurance covers it, and agree a mileage rate in writing. The National Aging and Disability Transportation Center and the Eldercare Locator (1-800-677-1116) can point you to free and low-cost ride programs.

Questions worth asking: May I see your license and proof of auto insurance? Will you drive your car or ours? How do you help someone with a walker in and out of the car? More in our senior transportation guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Senior Transportation in Port Washington: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Port Washington?

Aurora Medical Center in Grafton, about 5.5 mi in a straight line from the center of Port Washington (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (262) 329-1000. In an emergency, call 911.

How much does senior transportation cost in Port Washington?

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 35% of the $4,369 monthly median income of Port Washington 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).

Does Medicare pay for rides to appointments?

Original Medicare covers emergency ambulance trips, not routine rides. Medicaid covers non-emergency medical transportation for eligible members, and some Medicare Advantage plans include rides (Medicare.gov).

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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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