Mobility Assistance in Beaver Dam, KY

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Beaver Dam, KY: the local picture

56%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (32% in Ohio County)

44

residents 85 or older (1.2% of all residents)

5.7 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Hartford)

63%

of residents 65+ report a disability (49% in Ohio County)

About 375 Beaver Dam residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (56%; 32% in Ohio County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Beaver Dam that list physical therapy include Family Home Health Care, LLC Dba Adoration Home Health and Owensboro Health Home Care; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Beaver Dam compared with Ohio County and Kentucky

Census figure	Beaver Dam	Ohio County	Kentucky
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	56%	32%	25%
Residents 85 or older	1.2%	1.6%	1.7%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.4%	8.7%	8.0%
Residents 65+ with a disability	63%	49%	39%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	23%	29%	30%
Households with no vehicle	5.8%	5.1%	6.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$50,139	$43,736	—

Older residents in towns around Beaver Dam

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Hartford, KY	3.5 mi	468	26%
Central City, KY	16 mi	763	19%
Masonville, KY	21 mi	352	0.0%
Greenville, KY	21 mi	1,082	38%
Owensboro, KY	28 mi	11,457	25%
Thruston, KY	28 mi	271	25%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Family Home Health Care, LLC Dba Adoration Home Health	Owensboro, KY	27 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(270) 852-4811
Owensboro Health Home Care	Owensboro, KY	27 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(270) 688-6046
Caresouth Hha Holdings Of Winchester, LLC Dba Enhabit Home Health	Owensboro, KY	29 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(270) 685-4663
Caretenders	Owensboro, KY	27 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(270) 685-3876
Green River District Hha	Owensboro, KY	27 mi	not rated	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(270) 686-8123

Emergency hospitals near Beaver Dam

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Ohio County Hospital	Hartford, KY	5.7 mi	2 of 5	(270) 298-7411
Owensboro Health Muhlenberg Community Hospital	Greenville, KY	22 mi	4 of 5	(270) 338-8000

Straight-line miles from the center of Beaver Dam. 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 Beaver Dam

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 36% of the $4,178 monthly median income of Beaver Dam 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 Beaver Dam: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Beaver Dam?

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 36% of the $4,178 monthly median income of Beaver Dam 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.

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