Mobility Assistance in Eddyville, KY

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Eddyville, KY: the local picture

46%

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

52

residents 85 or older (1.8% of all residents)

12 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Princeton)

67%

of residents 65+ report a disability (49% in Lyon County)

About 222 Eddyville residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (46%; 29% in Lyon County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Eddyville that list physical therapy include Caldwell County Home Health and Baptist Health Deaconess Health At Home; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Eddyville compared with Lyon County and Kentucky

Census figure	Eddyville	Lyon County	Kentucky
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	46%	29%	25%
Residents 85 or older	1.8%	2.1%	1.7%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.8%	8.2%	8.0%
Residents 65+ with a disability	67%	49%	39%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	49%	34%	30%
Households with no vehicle	9.7%	6.7%	6.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$26,563	$48,945	—

Older residents in towns around Eddyville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Princeton, KY	11 mi	1,254	40%
Marion, KY	18 mi	718	20%
Calvert City, KY	18 mi	474	29%
Cadiz, KY	21 mi	472	31%
Benton, KY	22 mi	947	29%
Reidland, KY	25 mi	966	19%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Caldwell County Home Health	Princeton, KY	12 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	36 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(270) 824-3470
Lifeline Home Health Of Western Kentucky	Hopkinsville, KY	36 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(270) 885-6353
Marion Home Health Agency	Marion, KY	17 mi	1.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(270) 965-2550

Emergency hospitals near Eddyville

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Caldwell Medical Center	Princeton, KY	12 mi	not rated	(270) 365-0300
Livingston Hospital And Healthcare Services, Inc	Salem, KY	16 mi	4 of 5	(270) 988-2299

Straight-line miles from the center of Eddyville. 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 Eddyville

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 69% of the $2,214 monthly median income of Eddyville 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 Eddyville: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Eddyville?

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 69% of the $2,214 monthly median income of Eddyville 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.

More near Eddyville

More senior care near Eddyville

Mobility Assistance in nearby cities

Other care in Eddyville

More for Eddyville families

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 Eddyville, KY