Mobility Assistance in Charlestown, IN

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Charlestown, IN: the local picture

34%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (25% in Clark County)

59

residents 85 or older (0.7% of all residents)

9.1 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Jeffersonville)

48%

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

About 312 Charlestown residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (34%; 25% in Clark County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Charlestown that list physical therapy include Kort and Adoration Home Health; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Charlestown compared with Clark County and Indiana

Census figure	Charlestown	Clark County	Indiana
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	34%	25%	21%
Residents 85 or older	0.7%	1.7%	1.9%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	8.4%	6.3%	6.3%
Residents 65+ with a disability	48%	35%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	40%	27%	30%
Households with no vehicle	3.7%	5.0%	6.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$29,674	$53,132	—

Older residents in towns around Charlestown

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Sellersburg, IN	6.0 mi	2,317	28%
Prospect, KY	6.6 mi	1,384	7.4%
Jeffersonville, IN	6.9 mi	8,950	22%
Clarksville, IN	9.1 mi	3,568	30%
Indian Hills, KY	9.8 mi	809	13%
Graymoor-Devondale, KY	11 mi	771	19%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Kort	Jeffersonville, IN	9.1 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(812) 948-0549
Adoration Home Health	Jeffersonville, IN	9.1 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(812) 284-3030
Common Spirit Health At Home	Clarksville, IN	9.7 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(812) 283-9190
Carefirst Rehab LLC	Sellersburg, IN	6.6 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(812) 748-7433
Baptist Home Health Care Of Indiana	New Albany, IN	12 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(812) 949-5621
Saint Joseph-Anc Home Care Services, LLC D/B/A Commonspirit At Home- Louisville	Louisville, KY	24 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(502) 584-2456

Emergency hospitals near Charlestown

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Norton Clark Hospital	Jeffersonville, IN	9.1 mi	3 of 5	(812) 283-2147
Wellstone Regional Hospital	Jeffersonville, IN	9.1 mi	not rated	(812) 284-8000

Straight-line miles from the center of Charlestown. 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 Charlestown

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 59% of the $2,473 monthly median income of Charlestown 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 Charlestown: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Charlestown?

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 59% of the $2,473 monthly median income of Charlestown 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 Charlestown, IN