Mobility Assistance in New Albany, IN

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in New Albany, IN: the local picture

33%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (24% in Floyd County)

1,003

residents 85 or older (2.7% of all residents)

0.2 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (New Albany)

44%

of residents 65+ report a disability (36% in Floyd County)

About 2,064 New Albany residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (33%; 24% in Floyd County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

1,003 residents are 85 or older. Ask any caregiver who will help with transfers how they were trained.

Home health agencies serving New Albany that list physical therapy include Common Spirit Health At Home and Kort; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

New Albany compared with Floyd County and Indiana

Census figure	New Albany	Floyd County	Indiana
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	33%	24%	21%
Residents 85 or older	2.7%	2.0%	1.9%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	7.6%	5.9%	6.3%
Residents 65+ with a disability	44%	36%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	38%	27%	30%
Households with no vehicle	9.3%	5.8%	6.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$45,745	$60,695	—

Older residents in towns around New Albany

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Clarksville, IN	3.1 mi	3,568	30%
Floyds Knobs, IN	3.6 mi	753	11%
Sellersburg, IN	6.6 mi	2,317	28%
Jeffersonville, IN	7.1 mi	8,950	22%
Georgetown, IN	7.6 mi	499	13%
Shively, KY	7.9 mi	3,615	30%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Common Spirit Health At Home	Clarksville, IN	3.2 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(812) 283-9190
Kort	Jeffersonville, IN	4.8 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(812) 948-0549
Adoration Home Health	Jeffersonville, IN	4.8 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(812) 284-3030
Baptist Home Health Care Of Indiana	New Albany, IN	0.2 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(812) 949-5621
Carefirst Rehab LLC	Sellersburg, IN	6.7 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(812) 748-7433
Saint Joseph-Anc Home Care Services, LLC D/B/A Commonspirit At Home- Louisville	Louisville, KY	18 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(502) 584-2456

Emergency hospitals near New Albany

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Baptist Health Floyd	New Albany, IN	0.2 mi	3 of 5	(812) 944-7701
Norton Clark Hospital	Jeffersonville, IN	4.8 mi	3 of 5	(812) 283-2147

Straight-line miles from the center of New Albany. 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 New Albany

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 38% of the $3,812 monthly median income of New Albany 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 New Albany: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in New Albany?

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 38% of the $3,812 monthly median income of New Albany 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 New Albany, IN