Mobility Assistance in Franklin, KY

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Franklin, KY: the local picture

25%

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

174

residents 85 or older (1.7% of all residents)

1.1 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Franklin)

31%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Simpson County)

About 404 Franklin residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (25%; 24% in Simpson County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Franklin that list physical therapy include Family Home Health Care, LLC Dba Adoration Home Health and Lifeline Home Health; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Franklin compared with Simpson County and Kentucky

Census figure	Franklin	Simpson County	Kentucky
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	25%	24%	25%
Residents 85 or older	1.7%	1.5%	1.7%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	9.5%	8.6%	8.0%
Residents 65+ with a disability	31%	33%	39%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	24%	25%	30%
Households with no vehicle	4.3%	3.3%	6.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$42,750	$48,281	—

Older residents in towns around Franklin

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Portland, TN	8.5 mi	1,640	26%
White House, TN	19 mi	1,876	28%
Bowling Green, KY	19 mi	8,630	23%
Scottsville, KY	19 mi	930	18%
Westmoreland, TN	20 mi	463	25%
Russellville, KY	21 mi	1,635	38%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Family Home Health Care, LLC Dba Adoration Home Health	Columbia, KY	77 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(270) 384-6411
Lifeline Home Health	Tompkinsville, KY	47 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(270) 487-5905
The Medical Center Home Care Program	Bowling Green, KY	16 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(270) 745-1475
Lifeline Health Care Of Warren	Bowling Green, KY	16 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(270) 781-0702
Rainbow, LLC	Bowling Green, KY	16 mi	not rated	nursing, physical therapy, home health aides	(270) 745-0033

Emergency hospitals near Franklin

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
The Medical Center At Franklin	Franklin, KY	1.1 mi	not rated	(270) 598-4800
Tristar Greenview Regional Hospital	Bowling Green, KY	16 mi	2 of 5	(270) 793-1000

Straight-line miles from the center of Franklin. 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 Franklin

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 43% of the $3,563 monthly median income of Franklin 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 Franklin: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Franklin?

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 43% of the $3,563 monthly median income of Franklin 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 Franklin, KY