Mobility Assistance in Loogootee, IN

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Loogootee, IN: the local picture

24%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (22% in Martin County)

85

residents 85 or older (3.0% of all residents)

14 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Washington)

28%

of residents 65+ report a disability (35% in Martin County)

About 139 Loogootee residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (24%; 22% in Martin County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Loogootee that list physical therapy include Good Samaritan Home Care Services Of Vincennes In and Angels Care Home Health; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Loogootee compared with Martin County and Indiana

Census figure	Loogootee	Martin County	Indiana
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	24%	22%	21%
Residents 85 or older	3.0%	2.4%	1.9%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	0.0%	5.5%	6.3%
Residents 65+ with a disability	28%	35%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	44%	27%	30%
Households with no vehicle	8.9%	4.5%	6.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$34,710	$45,875	—

Older residents in towns around Loogootee

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Washington, IN	13 mi	2,238	33%
Jasper, IN	20 mi	3,119	23%
Bicknell, IN	22 mi	467	25%
Mitchell, IN	24 mi	554	51%
Bloomfield, IN	24 mi	551	26%
Paoli, IN	25 mi	978	19%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Good Samaritan Home Care Services Of Vincennes In	Vincennes, IN	32 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(812) 885-2767
Angels Care Home Health	Evansville, IN	58 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	58 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(812) 425-3561
Summit Home Care	Indianapolis, IN	88 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(317) 245-7236
Guardian Angels Home Health Care, Inc	Bicknell, IN	23 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(812) 735-2811
Hoosier Uplands Home Health Care	Mitchell, IN	24 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(812) 849-4447

Emergency hospitals near Loogootee

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Daviess Community Hospital	Washington, IN	14 mi	3 of 5	(812) 254-2760
Memorial Hospital And Health Care Center	Jasper, IN	22 mi	4 of 5	(812) 996-2345

Straight-line miles from the center of Loogootee. 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 Loogootee

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 51% of the $2,893 monthly median income of Loogootee 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 Loogootee: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Loogootee?

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 51% of the $2,893 monthly median income of Loogootee 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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