Mobility Assistance in Hazard, KY: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Hazard, KY: the local picture

28%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (35% in Perry County)

180

residents 85 or older (3.6% of all residents)

2.6 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Hazard)

47%

of residents 65+ report a disability (61% in Perry County)

About 200 Hazard residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (28%; 35% in Perry County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Hazard that list physical therapy include Hazard Arh Hha; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Hazard compared with Perry County and Kentucky

Census figure	Hazard	Perry County	Kentucky
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	28%	35%	25%
Residents 85 or older	3.6%	1.9%	1.7%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	11%	16%	8.0%
Residents 65+ with a disability	47%	61%	39%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	27%	30%
Households with no vehicle	12%	7.2%	6.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$37,426	$35,872	—

Older residents in towns around Hazard

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Big Stone Gap, VA	36 mi	924	48%
Prestonsburg, KY	38 mi	824	49%
Norton, VA	39 mi	761	32%
Wise, VA	39 mi	514	34%
Pikeville, KY	40 mi	1,283	40%
Paintsville, KY	44 mi	630	16%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Hazard Arh Hha	Hazard, KY	2.6 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(606) 439-6955

Emergency hospitals near Hazard

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Hazard Arh Regional Medical Center	Hazard, KY	2.6 mi	2 of 5	(606) 439-1331
Mary Breckinridge Arh Hospital	Hyden, KY	13 mi	not rated	(606) 672-2901

Straight-line miles from the center of Hazard. 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 Hazard

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 49% of the $3,119 monthly median income of Hazard 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 Hazard: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Hazard?

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 49% of the $3,119 monthly median income of Hazard 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.

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