Mobility Assistance in Bowling Green, KY

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Bowling Green, KY: the local picture

23%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (20% in Warren County)

1,260

residents 85 or older (1.7% of all residents)

2.8 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Bowling Green)

39%

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

About 1,888 Bowling Green residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (23%; 20% in Warren County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

1,260 residents are 85 or older. Ask any caregiver who will help with transfers how they were trained.

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

Bowling Green compared with Warren County and Kentucky

Census figure	Bowling Green	Warren County	Kentucky
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	23%	20%	25%
Residents 85 or older	1.7%	1.4%	1.7%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.2%	5.8%	8.0%
Residents 65+ with a disability	39%	35%	39%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	42%	31%	30%
Households with no vehicle	11%	7.1%	6.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$50,016	$54,709	—

Older residents in towns around Bowling Green

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Franklin, KY	19 mi	1,687	25%
Scottsville, KY	20 mi	930	18%
Portland, TN	27 mi	1,640	26%
Russellville, KY	27 mi	1,635	38%
Glasgow, KY	28 mi	3,096	35%
Cave City, KY	28 mi	427	48%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Family Home Health Care, LLC Dba Adoration Home Health	Columbia, KY	65 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(270) 384-6411
Centerwell Home Health	Somerset, KY	106 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(606) 679-7439
The Medical Center Home Care Program	Bowling Green, KY	2.8 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(270) 745-1475
Lifeline Health Care Of Warren	Bowling Green, KY	2.8 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(270) 781-0702
Rainbow, LLC	Bowling Green, KY	2.8 mi	not rated	nursing, physical therapy, home health aides	(270) 745-0033

Emergency hospitals near Bowling Green

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Tristar Greenview Regional Hospital	Bowling Green, KY	2.8 mi	2 of 5	(270) 793-1000
The Medical Center (Bowling Green)	Bowling Green, KY	3.0 mi	2 of 5	(270) 745-1000

Straight-line miles from the center of Bowling Green. 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 Bowling Green

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 $4,168 monthly median income of Bowling Green 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 Bowling Green: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Bowling Green?

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 $4,168 monthly median income of Bowling Green 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 Bowling Green, KY