Mobility Assistance in Frankfort, IN

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Frankfort, IN: the local picture

19%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (16% in Clinton County)

214

residents 85 or older (1.3% of all residents)

3.2 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Frankfort)

37%

of residents 65+ report a disability (31% in Clinton County)

About 345 Frankfort residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (19%; 16% in Clinton County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Frankfort that list physical therapy include Elara Caring and Purposecare Of Indiana; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Frankfort compared with Clinton County and Indiana

Census figure	Frankfort	Clinton County	Indiana
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	19%	16%	21%
Residents 85 or older	1.3%	2.1%	1.9%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	2.2%	2.8%	6.3%
Residents 65+ with a disability	37%	31%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	43%	31%	30%
Households with no vehicle	5.2%	4.1%	6.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$39,833	$44,596	—

Older residents in towns around Frankfort

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Lebanon, IN	18 mi	3,015	25%
Sheridan, IN	19 mi	519	21%
Lafayette, IN	20 mi	9,778	20%
Delphi, IN	22 mi	541	15%
Zionsville, IN	23 mi	4,816	11%
Whitestown, IN	23 mi	1,025	15%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring	Kokomo, IN	25 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(765) 452-1411
Purposecare Of Indiana	Indianapolis, IN	39 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(317) 581-1100
Ascension At Home	Pendleton, IN	45 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(765) 203-2616
The Care Team Home Health	Carmel, IN	30 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(317) 214-9999
Tendercare Home Health Services Inc	Indianapolis, IN	36 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(317) 251-0700
Physiocare Home Healthcare LLC	West Lafayette, IN	24 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(765) 838-1660

Emergency hospitals near Frankfort

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Indiana University Health Frankfort Inc	Frankfort, IN	3.2 mi	not rated	(765) 656-3000
Witham Health Services	Lebanon, IN	17 mi	4 of 5	(765) 485-8000

Straight-line miles from the center of Frankfort. 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 Frankfort

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 44% of the $3,319 monthly median income of Frankfort 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 Frankfort: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Frankfort?

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 44% of the $3,319 monthly median income of Frankfort 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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