Mobility Assistance in New Castle, IN

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in New Castle, IN: the local picture

23%

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

269

residents 85 or older (1.5% of all residents)

0.2 mi

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

36%

of residents 65+ report a disability (35% in Henry County)

About 658 New Castle residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (23%; 24% in Henry County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

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

New Castle compared with Henry County and Indiana

Census figure	New Castle	Henry County	Indiana
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	23%	24%	21%
Residents 85 or older	1.5%	1.9%	1.9%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	9.5%	7.1%	6.3%
Residents 65+ with a disability	36%	35%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	34%	31%	30%
Households with no vehicle	10%	5.7%	6.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$34,375	$49,888	—

Older residents in towns around New Castle

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Muncie, IN	19 mi	9,265	24%
Yorktown, IN	20 mi	2,186	14%
Anderson, IN	21 mi	10,705	34%
Centerville, IN	21 mi	443	27%
Rushville, IN	21 mi	1,148	25%
Pendleton, IN	22 mi	1,016	12%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring	Fort Wayne, IN	82 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(260) 209-6768
Centerwell Home Health	Muncie, IN	19 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(765) 282-0351
Ascension At Home	Pendleton, IN	21 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(765) 203-2616
Purposecare Of Indiana	Indianapolis, IN	34 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(317) 581-1100
Reid-Anc Home Care Services LLC	Richmond, IN	26 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(765) 983-3154
The Care Team Home Health	Carmel, IN	40 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(317) 214-9999

Emergency hospitals near New Castle

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Henry County Memorial Hospital	New Castle, IN	0.2 mi	4 of 5	(765) 521-0890
Indiana University Health Ball Memorial Hospital	Muncie, IN	21 mi	3 of 5	(765) 747-3111

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

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 51% of the $2,865 monthly median income of New Castle 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 Castle: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in New Castle?

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 51% of the $2,865 monthly median income of New Castle 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 Castle, IN