Mobility Assistance in Bedford, IN: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Bedford, IN: the local picture

23%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (24% in Lawrence County)

575

residents 85 or older (4.2% of all residents)

0.9 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Bedford)

40%

of residents 65+ report a disability (40% in Lawrence County)

About 616 Bedford residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (23%; 24% in Lawrence County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Bedford that list physical therapy include Schneck Medical Center Home Health Care and Elara Caring; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Bedford compared with Lawrence County and Indiana

Census figure	Bedford	Lawrence County	Indiana
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	23%	24%	21%
Residents 85 or older	4.2%	2.5%	1.9%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	8.5%	7.5%	6.3%
Residents 65+ with a disability	40%	40%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	46%	31%	30%
Households with no vehicle	11%	4.8%	6.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$37,204	$49,516	—

Older residents in towns around Bedford

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Mitchell, IN	8.5 mi	554	51%
Smithville-Sanders, IN	14 mi	561	25%
Paoli, IN	21 mi	978	19%
Bloomington, IN	21 mi	9,136	20%
Brownstown, IN	24 mi	875	25%
Loogootee, IN	26 mi	601	24%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Schneck Medical Center Home Health Care	Seymour, IN	33 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(812) 522-0460
Elara Caring	Kokomo, IN	115 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(765) 452-1411
Amedisys Home Health	Bloomington, IN	19 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(812) 333-7018
Tendercare Home Health Services Inc	Indianapolis, IN	72 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(317) 251-0700
The Care Team Home Health	Carmel, IN	79 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(317) 214-9999
Ascension At Home	Indianapolis, IN	71 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(317) 829-2124

Emergency hospitals near Bedford

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Indiana University Health Bedford Hospital	Bedford, IN	0.9 mi	3 of 5	(812) 275-1200
Indiana University Health Bloomington Hospital	Bloomington, IN	19 mi	3 of 5	(812) 353-9554

Straight-line miles from the center of Bedford. 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 Bedford

At the Indiana median aide wage of $16.86 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,461 a month in wages, which is 47% of the $3,100 monthly median income of Bedford households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Indiana'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 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 Bedford: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Bedford?

At the Indiana median aide wage of $16.86 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,461 a month in wages, which is 47% of the $3,100 monthly median income of Bedford households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Indiana'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 Bedford, IN