Mobility Assistance in Monticello, IN

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Monticello, IN: the local picture

17%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (16% in White County)

378

residents 85 or older (6.9% of all residents)

1.4 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Monticello)

43%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in White County)

About 206 Monticello residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (17%; 16% in White County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Monticello that list physical therapy include Elara Caring and Purposecare Of Indiana; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Monticello compared with White County and Indiana

Census figure	Monticello	White County	Indiana
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	17%	16%	21%
Residents 85 or older	6.9%	2.7%	1.9%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	1.4%	3.6%	6.3%
Residents 65+ with a disability	43%	32%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	41%	28%	30%
Households with no vehicle	6.5%	3.2%	6.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$33,305	$48,205	—

Older residents in towns around Monticello

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Delphi, IN	12 mi	541	15%
Logansport, IN	22 mi	3,067	27%
West Lafayette, IN	22 mi	3,341	24%
Lafayette, IN	24 mi	9,778	20%
Rensselaer, IN	25 mi	989	26%
Grissom AFB, IN	33 mi	326	50%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring	Kokomo, IN	37 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(765) 452-1411
Purposecare Of Indiana	Indianapolis, IN	73 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(317) 581-1100
Physiocare Home Healthcare LLC	West Lafayette, IN	22 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(765) 838-1660
Angels Of Mercy Homecare	Marion, IN	59 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(765) 651-3242
Elite Home Rehab And Healthcare Corp	Carmel, IN	63 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(317) 325-8860
Franciscan Home Care	Lafayette, IN	23 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(765) 449-5046

Emergency hospitals near Monticello

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Indiana University Health White Memorial Hospital	Monticello, IN	1.4 mi	5 of 5	(574) 583-7111
Memorial Hospital	Logansport, IN	21 mi	4 of 5	(574) 753-7541

Straight-line miles from the center of Monticello. 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 Monticello

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 53% of the $2,775 monthly median income of Monticello 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 Monticello: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Monticello?

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 53% of the $2,775 monthly median income of Monticello 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.

Mobility Assistance at Home in Monticello, IN