Mobility Assistance in Frankfort, KY

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Frankfort, KY: the local picture

22%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (23% in Franklin County)

312

residents 85 or older (1.1% of all residents)

2.3 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Frankfort)

32%

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

About 973 Frankfort residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (22%; 23% in Franklin County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

312 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 Frankfort Regional Healthcare At Home and Centerwell Home Health; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Frankfort compared with Franklin County and Kentucky

Census figure	Frankfort	Franklin County	Kentucky
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	22%	23%	25%
Residents 85 or older	1.1%	1.2%	1.7%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.6%	4.7%	8.0%
Residents 65+ with a disability	32%	36%	39%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	48%	37%	30%
Households with no vehicle	7.7%	6.0%	6.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$46,943	$55,320	—

Older residents in towns around Frankfort

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Lawrenceburg, KY	11 mi	1,451	25%
Versailles, KY	13 mi	1,899	16%
Georgetown, KY	19 mi	4,268	29%
Shelbyville, KY	20 mi	2,339	26%
Eminence, KY	21 mi	424	27%
Wilmore, KY	25 mi	841	29%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Frankfort Regional Healthcare At Home	Lexington, KY	24 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(859) 269-2587
Centerwell Home Health	Louisville, KY	44 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(502) 895-4213
Family Home Health Care, LLC Dba Adoration Home Health	Lexington, KY	27 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(859) 271-0611
Kort	Jeffersonville, IN	48 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(812) 948-0549
Commonwealth Home Health	Lexington, KY	23 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(859) 255-4411
Commonspirit Health At Home - Lexington	Lexington, KY	27 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(859) 277-5111

Emergency hospitals near Frankfort

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Frankfort Regional Medical Center	Frankfort, KY	2.3 mi	3 of 5	(502) 875-5240
Bluegrass Community Hospital	Versailles, KY	13 mi	not rated	(859) 879-2300

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 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 39% of the $3,912 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. 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 Frankfort: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Frankfort?

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 39% of the $3,912 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. 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; 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 Frankfort, KY