Mobility Assistance in Fort Campbell North, KY

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Fort Campbell North, KY: the local picture

0

residents 85 or older (0.0% of all residents)

1.1 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Fort Campbell)

0

residents 65 or older (0.0% of Fort Campbell North)

$17.52

median hourly wage of home care aides in Kentucky (BLS, May 2025)

About 0 Fort Campbell North residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (—; 29% in Christian County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Fort Campbell North that list physical therapy include Centerwell Home Health and Baptist Health Deaconess Health At Home; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Fort Campbell North compared with Christian County and Kentucky

Census figure	Fort Campbell North	Christian County	Kentucky
Residents 85 or older	0.0%	1.4%	1.7%
Households with no vehicle	3.4%	7.8%	6.8%

Older residents in towns around Fort Campbell North

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Oak Grove, KY	3.1 mi	363	40%
Clarksville, TN	9.9 mi	16,885	25%
Hopkinsville, KY	12 mi	5,077	31%
Cadiz, KY	23 mi	472	31%
Pleasant View, TN	31 mi	865	23%
Coopertown, TN	33 mi	619	21%

Home health agencies serving Fort Campbell North (therapy needs a doctor’s order)

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Hopkinsville, KY	14 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(270) 885-7887
Baptist Health Deaconess Health At Home	Madisonville, KY	46 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(270) 824-3470
Suncrest Home Health	Clarksville, TN	12 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(931) 647-3553
Lifeline Home Health Of Western Kentucky	Hopkinsville, KY	14 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(270) 885-6353
Caretenders	Cadiz, KY	22 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(270) 522-0488

Emergency hospitals near Fort Campbell North

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Blanchfield Ach (Ft Campbell)	Fort Campbell, KY	1.1 mi	not rated	(270) 798-8400
Vanderbilt Clarksville Hospital	Clarksville, TN	12 mi	1 of 5	(931) 502-1000

Straight-line miles from the center of Fort Campbell North. 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 Fort Campbell North

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. 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 Fort Campbell North: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Fort Campbell North?

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. 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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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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