Mobility Assistance in Huntington, IN

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Huntington, IN: the local picture

23%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (19% in Huntington County)

375

residents 85 or older (2.2% of all residents)

0.0 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Huntington)

34%

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

About 562 Huntington residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (23%; 19% in Huntington County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

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

Huntington compared with Huntington County and Indiana

Census figure	Huntington	Huntington County	Indiana
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	23%	19%	21%
Residents 85 or older	2.2%	2.1%	1.9%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.0%	5.8%	6.3%
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	33%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	44%	30%	30%
Households with no vehicle	7.5%	4.7%	6.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$40,313	$49,883	—

Older residents in towns around Huntington

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
North Manchester, IN	16 mi	1,155	22%
Ossian, IN	18 mi	903	23%
Wabash, IN	18 mi	2,275	19%
Columbia City, IN	20 mi	1,598	30%
Bluffton, IN	20 mi	1,864	15%
Fort Wayne, IN	24 mi	40,939	20%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring	Fort Wayne, IN	25 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(260) 209-6768
Adoration Home Health	Fort Wayne, IN	25 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(260) 422-8900
Elara Caring	Kokomo, IN	43 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(765) 452-1411
Heartland Home Health (Fort Wayne)	Fort Wayne, IN	27 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(260) 484-6818
Angels Of Mercy Homecare	Marion, IN	23 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(765) 651-3242
Parkview Health At Home LLC	Fort Wayne, IN	25 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(260) 421-3235

Emergency hospitals near Huntington

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Parkview Huntington Hospital	Huntington, IN	0.0 mi	4 of 5	(260) 355-3300
Lutheran Hospital Of Indiana	Fort Wayne, IN	18 mi	3 of 5	(260) 435-7001

Straight-line miles from the center of Huntington. 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 Huntington

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 43% of the $3,359 monthly median income of Huntington 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 Huntington: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Huntington?

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 43% of the $3,359 monthly median income of Huntington 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 Huntington, IN