Mobility Assistance in Hopkinsville, KY

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Hopkinsville, KY: the local picture

31%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (29% in Christian County)

629

residents 85 or older (2.0% of all residents)

2.1 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Hopkinsville)

45%

of residents 65+ report a disability (40% in Christian County)

About 1,514 Hopkinsville residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (31%; 29% in Christian County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Hopkinsville that list physical therapy include Centerwell Home Health and Baptist Health Deaconess Health At Home; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Hopkinsville compared with Christian County and Kentucky

Census figure	Hopkinsville	Christian County	Kentucky
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	31%	29%	25%
Residents 85 or older	2.0%	1.4%	1.7%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	11%	9.9%	8.0%
Residents 65+ with a disability	45%	40%	39%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	33%	29%	30%
Households with no vehicle	7.3%	7.8%	6.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$40,288	$41,526	—

Older residents in towns around Hopkinsville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Oak Grove, KY	12 mi	363	40%
Fort Campbell North, KY	12 mi	0	—
Cadiz, KY	19 mi	472	31%
Clarksville, TN	20 mi	16,885	25%
Princeton, KY	29 mi	1,254	40%
Greenville, KY	30 mi	1,082	38%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Hopkinsville, KY	1.7 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(270) 885-7887
Baptist Health Deaconess Health At Home	Madisonville, KY	34 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(270) 824-3470
Lifeline Home Health Of Western Kentucky	Hopkinsville, KY	1.7 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(270) 885-6353
Caretenders	Cadiz, KY	20 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(270) 522-0488

Emergency hospitals near Hopkinsville

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Jennie Stuart Medical Center	Hopkinsville, KY	2.1 mi	1 of 5	(270) 887-0100
Blanchfield Ach (Ft Campbell)	Fort Campbell, KY	13 mi	not rated	(270) 798-8400

Straight-line miles from the center of Hopkinsville. 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 Hopkinsville

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 45% of the $3,357 monthly median income of Hopkinsville 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 Hopkinsville: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Hopkinsville?

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 45% of the $3,357 monthly median income of Hopkinsville 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 Hopkinsville, KY