Mobility Assistance in Mayfield, KY

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Mayfield, KY: the local picture

38%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (32% in Graves County)

264

residents 85 or older (2.7% of all residents)

0.5 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Mayfield)

50%

of residents 65+ report a disability (44% in Graves County)

About 676 Mayfield residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (38%; 32% in Graves County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Mayfield that list physical therapy include Centerwell Home Health and Lifeline Of Jackson Purchase Home Health; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Mayfield compared with Graves County and Kentucky

Census figure	Mayfield	Graves County	Kentucky
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	38%	32%	25%
Residents 85 or older	2.7%	1.8%	1.7%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	15%	9.5%	8.0%
Residents 65+ with a disability	50%	44%	39%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	39%	29%	30%
Households with no vehicle	12%	5.6%	6.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$34,921	$39,524	—

Older residents in towns around Mayfield

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Benton, KY	17 mi	947	29%
Murray, KY	20 mi	2,364	29%
Reidland, KY	20 mi	966	19%
Hendron, KY	20 mi	1,456	28%
Massac, KY	20 mi	658	21%
Farley, KY	21 mi	927	34%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Murray, KY	21 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(270) 753-1434
Lifeline Of Jackson Purchase Home Health	Mayfield, KY	0.5 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(270) 753-5656
Marshall County Hospital Home Health	Benton, KY	19 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(270) 527-8084
Mercy Health - Home Care, Paducah	Paducah, KY	21 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(270) 600-0417
Baptist Health Home Care KY, LLC Dba Baptist Home Health Care	Louisville, KY	194 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(502) 454-5656

Emergency hospitals near Mayfield

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Jackson Purchase Medical Center	Mayfield, KY	0.5 mi	1 of 5	(270) 251-4585
Marshall County Hospital	Benton, KY	19 mi	2 of 5	(270) 527-4800

Straight-line miles from the center of Mayfield. 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 Mayfield

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 52% of the $2,910 monthly median income of Mayfield 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 Mayfield: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Mayfield?

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 52% of the $2,910 monthly median income of Mayfield 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.

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