Mobility Assistance in Indianapolis, IN

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Indianapolis, IN: the local picture

22%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs

12,792

residents 85 or older (1.4% of all residents)

0.9 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Indianapolis)

34%

of residents 65+ report a disability

About 24,689 Indianapolis residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (22%). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

12,792 residents are 85 or older. Ask any caregiver who will help with transfers how they were trained.

Home health agencies serving Indianapolis that list physical therapy include Purposecare Of Indiana and Adoration Home Health; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Indianapolis compared with Indiana

Census figure	Indianapolis	Indiana
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	22%	21%
Residents 85 or older	1.4%	1.9%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	7.0%	6.3%
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	34%	30%
Households with no vehicle	8.4%	6.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$50,646	—

Older residents in towns around Indianapolis

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Beech Grove, IN	5.2 mi	2,486	21%
Speedway, IN	5.5 mi	1,873	22%
Lawrence, IN	10 mi	6,134	23%
Cumberland, IN	11 mi	940	22%
Greenwood, IN	12 mi	10,088	18%
Carmel, IN	13 mi	14,993	11%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Purposecare Of Indiana	Indianapolis, IN	9.3 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(317) 581-1100
Adoration Home Health	Carmel, IN	14 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(317) 983-1716
Elara Caring	Kokomo, IN	50 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(765) 452-1411
Tendercare Home Health Services Inc	Indianapolis, IN	6.3 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(317) 251-0700
Centerwell Home Health	Indianapolis, IN	9.8 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(317) 915-1440
Heritage Home Health Services	Greenwood, IN	13 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(765) 342-2126

Emergency hospitals near Indianapolis

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Eskenazi Health	Indianapolis, IN	0.9 mi	3 of 5	(317) 880-4818
Indianapolis Va Medical Center	Indianapolis, IN	0.9 mi	3 of 5	(317) 554-0000

Straight-line miles from the center of Indianapolis. 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 Indianapolis

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 $4,221 monthly median income of Indianapolis 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 Indianapolis: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Indianapolis?

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 $4,221 monthly median income of Indianapolis 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 Indianapolis, IN