Mobility Assistance in Louisville, KY

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Louisville, KY: the local picture

23%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs

10,239

residents 85 or older (1.6% of all residents)

6.6 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Louisville)

34%

of residents 65+ report a disability

About 22,776 Louisville residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (23%). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

10,239 residents are 85 or older. Ask any caregiver who will help with transfers how they were trained.

Home health agencies serving Louisville that list physical therapy include Centerwell Home Health and Centerwell Home Health; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Louisville compared with Kentucky

Census figure	Louisville	Kentucky
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	23%	25%
Residents 85 or older	1.6%	1.7%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	7.8%	8.0%
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	39%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	36%	30%
Households with no vehicle	9.6%	6.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$50,722	—

Older residents in towns around Louisville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Jeffersontown, KY	5.1 mi	6,398	19%
St. Matthews, KY	5.8 mi	3,245	25%
Hurstbourne, KY	5.9 mi	943	15%
Douglass Hills, KY	7.1 mi	1,599	15%
Lyndon, KY	7.5 mi	2,125	26%
Hillview, KY	7.6 mi	985	30%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Louisville, KY	6.8 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(502) 895-4213
Centerwell Home Health	Elizabethtown, KY	36 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(270) 763-9242
Amedisys Sp-KY, LLC Dba Adoration Home Health	Louisville, KY	7.2 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(502) 429-4550
Kort	Jeffersonville, IN	11 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(812) 948-0549
Amedisys Sp-KY, LLC Dba Adoration Home Health	Louisville, KY	12 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(502) 933-1311
Professional Home Health Care, Inc	London, KY	112 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(606) 864-0724

Emergency hospitals near Louisville

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Louisville Va Medical Center	Louisville, KY	6.6 mi	5 of 5	(502) 287-4000
Baptist Health Louisville	Louisville, KY	6.8 mi	4 of 5	(502) 897-8100

Straight-line miles from the center of Louisville. 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 Louisville

At the Kentucky median aide wage of $17.52 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,518 a month in wages, which is 36% of the $4,227 monthly median income of Louisville households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Kentucky'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 How to get paid to care for a family member in Kentucky: Participant Directed Services.

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 Louisville: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Louisville?

At the Kentucky median aide wage of $17.52 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,518 a month in wages, which is 36% of the $4,227 monthly median income of Louisville households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Kentucky'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 Louisville, KY