Mobility Assistance in Madison, IN: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Madison, IN: the local picture

24%

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

237

residents 85 or older (1.9% of all residents)

0.7 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Madison)

41%

of residents 65+ report a disability (37% in Jefferson County)

About 557 Madison residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (24%; 21% in Jefferson County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

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

Madison compared with Jefferson County and Indiana

Census figure	Madison	Jefferson County	Indiana
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	24%	21%	21%
Residents 85 or older	1.9%	1.5%	1.9%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	11%	6.2%	6.3%
Residents 65+ with a disability	41%	37%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	28%	30%
Households with no vehicle	3.8%	3.4%	6.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$54,881	$47,692	—

Older residents in towns around Madison

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Hanover, IN	5.2 mi	416	26%
Carrollton, KY	14 mi	491	22%
Scottsburg, IN	21 mi	1,355	43%
North Vernon, IN	22 mi	1,037	18%
Austin, IN	22 mi	724	20%
Country Squire Lakes, IN	25 mi	154	25%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Kort	Jeffersonville, IN	36 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(812) 948-0549
Adoration Home Health	Jeffersonville, IN	36 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(812) 284-3030
Common Spirit Health At Home	Clarksville, IN	37 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(812) 283-9190
Personal Touch Home Care Of Indiana Inc	Lawrenceburg, IN	39 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(812) 637-5428
American Nursing Care LLC	Columbus, IN	42 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(812) 376-3411
Ascension At Home	Indianapolis, IN	88 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(317) 829-2124

Emergency hospitals near Madison

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Norton-King's Daughters' Health	Madison, IN	0.7 mi	2 of 5	(812) 801-0800
Madison State Hospital	Madison, IN	0.7 mi	not rated	(812) 265-2611

Straight-line miles from the center of Madison. 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 Madison

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 32% of the $4,573 monthly median income of Madison 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 Madison: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Madison?

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 32% of the $4,573 monthly median income of Madison 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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