Mobility Assistance in Gas City, IN

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Gas City, IN: the local picture

36%

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

343

residents 85 or older (5.6% of all residents)

4.8 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Marion)

47%

of residents 65+ report a disability (38% in Grant County)

About 483 Gas City residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (36%; 24% in Grant County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Gas City that list physical therapy include Centerwell Home Health and Elara Caring; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Gas City compared with Grant County and Indiana

Census figure	Gas City	Grant County	Indiana
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	36%	24%	21%
Residents 85 or older	5.6%	2.5%	1.9%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	23%	11%	6.3%
Residents 65+ with a disability	47%	38%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	24%	33%	30%
Households with no vehicle	5.1%	6.4%	6.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$49,821	$44,329	—

Older residents in towns around Gas City

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Upland, IN	5.2 mi	417	21%
Marion, IN	5.5 mi	5,086	28%
Fairmount, IN	5.7 mi	539	17%
Hartford City, IN	12 mi	1,351	26%
Alexandria, IN	16 mi	567	31%
Elwood, IN	20 mi	1,285	35%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Muncie, IN	23 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(765) 282-0351
Elara Caring	Kokomo, IN	29 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(765) 452-1411
Ascension At Home	Pendleton, IN	35 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	45 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(317) 214-9999
Angels Of Mercy Homecare	Marion, IN	7.3 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(765) 651-3242
Suburban Home Health LLC	Noblesville, IN	37 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(800) 464-6716

Emergency hospitals near Gas City

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Va N. Indiana Healthcare System	Marion, IN	4.8 mi	5 of 5	(765) 674-3321
Marion General Hospital	Marion, IN	7.3 mi	3 of 5	(765) 660-6000

Straight-line miles from the center of Gas City. 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 Gas City

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 35% of the $4,152 monthly median income of Gas City 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 Gas City: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Gas City?

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 35% of the $4,152 monthly median income of Gas City 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.

Mobility Assistance at Home in Gas City, IN