Mobility Assistance in New Palestine, IN

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in New Palestine, IN: the local picture

21%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (22% in Hancock County)

39

residents 85 or older (1.2% of all residents)

6.0 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Greenfield)

34%

of residents 65+ report a disability (34% in Hancock County)

About 92 New Palestine residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (21%; 22% in Hancock County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving New Palestine that list physical therapy include Purposecare Of Indiana and Adoration Home Health; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

New Palestine compared with Hancock County and Indiana

Census figure	New Palestine	Hancock County	Indiana
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	21%	22%	21%
Residents 85 or older	1.2%	1.6%	1.9%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	2.1%	5.4%	6.3%
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	34%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	24%	30%
Households with no vehicle	7.0%	3.0%	6.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$62,333	$64,929	—

Older residents in towns around New Palestine

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Cumberland, IN	4.8 mi	940	22%
Greenfield, IN	7.8 mi	4,897	23%
Beech Grove, IN	10 mi	2,486	21%
Lawrence, IN	11 mi	6,134	23%
McCordsville, IN	12 mi	1,351	25%
Fortville, IN	14 mi	527	5.7%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Purposecare Of Indiana	Indianapolis, IN	11 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(317) 581-1100
Adoration Home Health	Carmel, IN	21 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(317) 983-1716
Elara Caring	Kokomo, IN	55 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(765) 452-1411
Tendercare Home Health Services Inc	Indianapolis, IN	15 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(317) 251-0700
Centerwell Home Health	Indianapolis, IN	15 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(317) 915-1440
Heritage Home Health Services	Greenwood, IN	16 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(765) 342-2126

Emergency hospitals near New Palestine

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Hancock Regional Hospital	Greenfield, IN	6.0 mi	4 of 5	(317) 462-5544
Community Hospital East	Indianapolis, IN	9.0 mi	3 of 5	(317) 355-5411

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

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 28% of the $5,194 monthly median income of New Palestine 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 Palestine: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in New Palestine?

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 28% of the $5,194 monthly median income of New Palestine 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 Palestine, IN