Mobility Assistance in Madisonville, KY

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Madisonville, KY: the local picture

26%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (29% in Hopkins County)

363

residents 85 or older (1.9% of all residents)

1.2 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Madisonville)

40%

of residents 65+ report a disability (45% in Hopkins County)

About 940 Madisonville residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (26%; 29% in Hopkins County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

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

Madisonville compared with Hopkins County and Kentucky

Census figure	Madisonville	Hopkins County	Kentucky
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	26%	29%	25%
Residents 85 or older	1.9%	1.9%	1.7%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	7.4%	8.7%	8.0%
Residents 65+ with a disability	40%	45%	39%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	29%	29%	30%
Households with no vehicle	9.0%	7.1%	6.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$53,580	$46,798	—

Older residents in towns around Madisonville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Providence, KY	14 mi	404	24%
Greenville, KY	20 mi	1,082	38%
Central City, KY	21 mi	763	19%
Princeton, KY	27 mi	1,254	40%
Morganfield, KY	32 mi	839	32%
Marion, KY	32 mi	718	20%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Hopkinsville, KY	33 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(270) 885-7887
Centerwell Home Health	Owensboro, KY	34 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(270) 827-4842
Baptist Health Deaconess Health At Home	Madisonville, KY	1.2 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(270) 824-3470
Caretenders	Owensboro, KY	37 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(270) 685-3876

Emergency hospitals near Madisonville

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Baptist Health Deaconess Madisonville	Madisonville, KY	1.2 mi	2 of 5	(270) 825-5100
Owensboro Health Muhlenberg Community Hospital	Greenville, KY	20 mi	4 of 5	(270) 338-8000

Straight-line miles from the center of Madisonville. 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 Madisonville

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 34% of the $4,465 monthly median income of Madisonville 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 Madisonville: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Madisonville?

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 34% of the $4,465 monthly median income of Madisonville 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 Madisonville, KY