Mobility Assistance in Jasper, IN: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Jasper, IN: the local picture

23%

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

448

residents 85 or older (2.8% of all residents)

2.3 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Jasper)

34%

of residents 65+ report a disability (31% in Dubois County)

About 638 Jasper residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (23%; 19% in Dubois County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Jasper that list physical therapy include Angels Care Home Health and Deaconess Home Health, LLC; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Jasper compared with Dubois County and Indiana

Census figure	Jasper	Dubois County	Indiana
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	23%	19%	21%
Residents 85 or older	2.8%	2.1%	1.9%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.7%	4.7%	6.3%
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	31%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	26%	30%
Households with no vehicle	6.0%	4.2%	6.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$48,050	$51,425	—

Older residents in towns around Jasper

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Huntingburg, IN	6.5 mi	838	18%
Santa Claus, IN	19 mi	615	12%
Loogootee, IN	20 mi	601	24%
Washington, IN	22 mi	2,238	33%
Paoli, IN	28 mi	978	19%
Boonville, IN	31 mi	1,399	26%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Angels Care Home Health	Evansville, IN	42 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(812) 477-1555
Deaconess Home Health, LLC	Evansville, IN	42 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(812) 425-3561
Enhabit Home Health	Evansville, IN	42 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(812) 476-5404
Summit Home Care	Indianapolis, IN	107 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(317) 245-7236
Better Living Home Health Care, Inc	Evansville, IN	44 mi	not rated	nursing, home health aides	(812) 491-2273

Emergency hospitals near Jasper

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Memorial Hospital And Health Care Center	Jasper, IN	2.3 mi	4 of 5	(812) 996-2345
Daviess Community Hospital	Washington, IN	22 mi	3 of 5	(812) 254-2760

Straight-line miles from the center of Jasper. 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 Jasper

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 36% of the $4,004 monthly median income of Jasper 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 Jasper: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Jasper?

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 36% of the $4,004 monthly median income of Jasper 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.

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