Mobility Assistance in Bardstown, KY

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Bardstown, KY: the local picture

21%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (21% in Nelson County)

200

residents 85 or older (1.4% of all residents)

0.7 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Bardstown)

33%

of residents 65+ report a disability (36% in Nelson County)

About 459 Bardstown residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (21%; 21% in Nelson County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Bardstown that list physical therapy include Centerwell Home Health and Saint Joseph-Anc Home Care Services, LLC D/B/A Commonspirit At Home- Louisville; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Bardstown compared with Nelson County and Kentucky

Census figure	Bardstown	Nelson County	Kentucky
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	21%	21%	25%
Residents 85 or older	1.4%	1.5%	1.7%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.3%	4.3%	8.0%
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	36%	39%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	33%	29%	30%
Households with no vehicle	4.1%	2.3%	6.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$46,250	$47,109	—

Older residents in towns around Bardstown

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Springfield, KY	15 mi	672	34%
Mount Washington, KY	16 mi	2,769	18%
Shepherdsville, KY	18 mi	1,517	40%
Lebanon, KY	20 mi	1,057	34%
Pioneer Village, KY	21 mi	647	14%
Hillview, KY	21 mi	985	30%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Elizabethtown, KY	25 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(270) 763-9242
Saint Joseph-Anc Home Care Services, LLC D/B/A Commonspirit At Home- Louisville	Louisville, KY	22 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(502) 584-2456
Caretenders	Elizabethtown, KY	25 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(270) 234-2273

Emergency hospitals near Bardstown

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Chi Saint Joseph Flaget Memorial Hospital	Bardstown, KY	0.7 mi	3 of 5	(502) 350-5000
Spring View Hospital	Lebanon, KY	20 mi	5 of 5	(270) 692-3161

Straight-line miles from the center of Bardstown. 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 Bardstown

At the Kentucky median aide wage of $17.52 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,518 a month in wages, which is 39% of the $3,854 monthly median income of Bardstown households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Kentucky'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 How to get paid to care for a family member in Kentucky: Participant Directed Services.

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 Bardstown: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Bardstown?

At the Kentucky median aide wage of $17.52 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,518 a month in wages, which is 39% of the $3,854 monthly median income of Bardstown households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Kentucky'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 Bardstown, KY