Mobility Assistance in Lakes of the Four Seasons, IN

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Lakes of the Four Seasons, IN: the local picture

10%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (21% in Lake County)

51

residents 85 or older (0.7% of all residents)

7.1 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Crown Point)

23%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Lake County)

About 169 Lakes of the Four Seasons residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (10%; 21% in Lake County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Lakes of the Four Seasons that list physical therapy include Enhabit Home Health and Caretenders; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Lakes of the Four Seasons compared with Lake County and Indiana

Census figure	Lakes of the Four Seasons	Lake County	Indiana
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	10%	21%	21%
Residents 85 or older	0.7%	2.0%	1.9%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	0.5%	6.9%	6.3%
Residents 65+ with a disability	23%	32%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	7.7%	29%	30%
Households with no vehicle	0.5%	7.2%	6.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$105,156	$53,273	—

Older residents in towns around Lakes of the Four Seasons

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Winfield, IN	2.2 mi	970	21%
Shorewood Forest, IN	5.4 mi	643	5.8%
Hebron, IN	5.5 mi	600	16%
Crown Point, IN	6.5 mi	6,282	17%
Merrillville, IN	6.9 mi	7,540	25%
Hobart, IN	8.1 mi	4,478	21%

Home health agencies serving Lakes of the Four Seasons (therapy needs a doctor’s order)

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Enhabit Home Health	Schererville, IN	14 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(219) 864-9988
Caretenders	Valparaiso, IN	8.8 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(219) 531-8189
Franciscan Home Care	Hobart, IN	8.6 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(219) 933-6663

Emergency hospitals near Lakes of the Four Seasons

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Franciscan Health Crown Point	Crown Point, IN	7.1 mi	3 of 5	(219) 757-6100
Uchicago Medicine Northwest Indiana	Crown Point, IN	7.1 mi	not rated	(312) 755-4706

Straight-line miles from the center of Lakes of the Four Seasons. 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 Lakes of the Four Seasons

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 17% of the $8,763 monthly median income of Lakes of the Four Seasons 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 Lakes of the Four Seasons: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Lakes of the Four Seasons?

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 17% of the $8,763 monthly median income of Lakes of the Four Seasons 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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