Mobility Assistance in Cadiz, KY: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Cadiz, KY: the local picture

31%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (29% in Trigg County)

97

residents 85 or older (3.6% of all residents)

4.2 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Cadiz)

50%

of residents 65+ report a disability (47% in Trigg County)

About 148 Cadiz residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (31%; 29% in Trigg County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

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

Cadiz compared with Trigg County and Kentucky

Census figure	Cadiz	Trigg County	Kentucky
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	31%	29%	25%
Residents 85 or older	3.6%	1.9%	1.7%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	12%	10%	8.0%
Residents 65+ with a disability	50%	47%	39%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	45%	25%	30%
Households with no vehicle	9.1%	6.5%	6.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$40,893	$57,101	—

Older residents in towns around Cadiz

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Princeton, KY	17 mi	1,254	40%
Hopkinsville, KY	19 mi	5,077	31%
Eddyville, KY	21 mi	519	46%
Fort Campbell North, KY	23 mi	0	—
Oak Grove, KY	25 mi	363	40%
Benton, KY	30 mi	947	29%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Hopkinsville, KY	18 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(270) 885-7887
Caldwell County Home Health	Princeton, KY	18 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(270) 365-2011
Baptist Health Deaconess Health At Home	Madisonville, KY	37 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(270) 824-3470
Caretenders	Cadiz, KY	4.2 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(270) 522-0488
Lifeline Home Health Of Western Kentucky	Hopkinsville, KY	18 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(270) 885-6353

Emergency hospitals near Cadiz

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Trigg County Hospital	Cadiz, KY	4.2 mi	not rated	(270) 522-3215
Caldwell Medical Center	Princeton, KY	18 mi	not rated	(270) 365-0300

Straight-line miles from the center of Cadiz. 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 Cadiz

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 45% of the $3,408 monthly median income of Cadiz 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 Cadiz: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Cadiz?

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 45% of the $3,408 monthly median income of Cadiz 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 Cadiz, KY