Mobility Assistance in Benton, KY: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Benton, KY: the local picture

29%

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

204

residents 85 or older (4.3% of all residents)

2.3 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Benton)

39%

of residents 65+ report a disability (35% in Marshall County)

About 258 Benton residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (29%; 21% in Marshall County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Benton that list physical therapy include Centerwell Home Health and Marshall County Hospital Home Health; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Benton compared with Marshall County and Kentucky

Census figure	Benton	Marshall County	Kentucky
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	29%	21%	25%
Residents 85 or older	4.3%	2.3%	1.7%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	1.6%	6.3%	8.0%
Residents 65+ with a disability	39%	35%	39%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	25%	30%
Households with no vehicle	7.1%	4.9%	6.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$47,727	$52,848	—

Older residents in towns around Benton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Calvert City, KY	14 mi	474	29%
Reidland, KY	14 mi	966	19%
Murray, KY	16 mi	2,364	29%
Mayfield, KY	17 mi	1,872	38%
Farley, KY	18 mi	927	34%
Hendron, KY	20 mi	1,456	28%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Murray, KY	17 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(270) 753-1434
Marshall County Hospital Home Health	Benton, KY	2.3 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(270) 527-8084
Lifeline Of Jackson Purchase Home Health	Mayfield, KY	18 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(270) 753-5656
Mercy Health - Home Care, Paducah	Paducah, KY	18 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(270) 600-0417
Baptist Health Home Care KY, LLC Dba Baptist Home Health Care	Louisville, KY	177 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(502) 454-5656

Emergency hospitals near Benton

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Marshall County Hospital	Benton, KY	2.3 mi	2 of 5	(270) 527-4800
Murray-Calloway County Hospital	Murray, KY	17 mi	3 of 5	(270) 762-1100

Straight-line miles from the center of Benton. 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 Benton

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 38% of the $3,977 monthly median income of Benton 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 Benton: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Benton?

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 38% of the $3,977 monthly median income of Benton 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 Benton, KY