Mobility Assistance in Floyds Knobs, IN

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Floyds Knobs, IN: the local picture

11%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (24% in Floyd County)

80

residents 85 or older (1.8% of all residents)

3.8 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (New Albany)

27%

of residents 65+ report a disability (36% in Floyd County)

About 86 Floyds Knobs residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (11%; 24% in Floyd County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Floyds Knobs that list physical therapy include Common Spirit Health At Home and Kort; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Floyds Knobs compared with Floyd County and Indiana

Census figure	Floyds Knobs	Floyd County	Indiana
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	11%	24%	21%
Residents 85 or older	1.8%	2.0%	1.9%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.8%	5.9%	6.3%
Residents 65+ with a disability	27%	36%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	12%	27%	30%
Households with no vehicle	2.9%	5.8%	6.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$71,705	$60,695	—

Older residents in towns around Floyds Knobs

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
New Albany, IN	3.6 mi	6,729	33%
Georgetown, IN	4.9 mi	499	13%
Clarksville, IN	6.4 mi	3,568	30%
Sellersburg, IN	7.5 mi	2,317	28%
Shively, KY	10 mi	3,615	30%
Jeffersonville, IN	10 mi	8,950	22%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Common Spirit Health At Home	Clarksville, IN	6.7 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(812) 283-9190
Kort	Jeffersonville, IN	8.3 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(812) 948-0549
Adoration Home Health	Jeffersonville, IN	8.3 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(812) 284-3030
Baptist Home Health Care Of Indiana	New Albany, IN	3.8 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(812) 949-5621
Carefirst Rehab LLC	Sellersburg, IN	7.2 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(812) 748-7433
Caretenders	New Albany, IN	3.8 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(812) 941-8125

Emergency hospitals near Floyds Knobs

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Baptist Health Floyd	New Albany, IN	3.8 mi	3 of 5	(812) 944-7701
Norton Clark Hospital	Jeffersonville, IN	8.3 mi	3 of 5	(812) 283-2147

Straight-line miles from the center of Floyds Knobs. 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 Floyds Knobs

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 24% of the $5,975 monthly median income of Floyds Knobs 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 Floyds Knobs: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Floyds Knobs?

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 24% of the $5,975 monthly median income of Floyds Knobs 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.

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