Mobility Assistance in North Terre Haute, IN

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in North Terre Haute, IN: the local picture

15%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (27% in Vigo County)

99

residents 85 or older (2.2% of all residents)

3.4 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Terre Haute)

40%

of residents 65+ report a disability (39% in Vigo County)

About 169 North Terre Haute residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (15%; 27% in Vigo County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

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

North Terre Haute compared with Vigo County and Indiana

Census figure	North Terre Haute	Vigo County	Indiana
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	15%	27%	21%
Residents 85 or older	2.2%	2.0%	1.9%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.3%	8.7%	6.3%
Residents 65+ with a disability	40%	39%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	27%	36%	30%
Households with no vehicle	2.9%	7.9%	6.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$48,373	$43,356	—

Older residents in towns around North Terre Haute

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Terre Haute, IN	5.1 mi	9,208	30%
Clinton, IN	8.8 mi	1,083	39%
Brazil, IN	13 mi	1,450	34%
Rockville, IN	17 mi	693	28%
Paris, IL	18 mi	1,757	27%
Marshall, IL	20 mi	896	13%

Home health agencies serving North Terre Haute (therapy needs a doctor’s order)

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring	Kokomo, IN	93 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(765) 452-1411
Centerwell Home Health	Terre Haute, IN	5.0 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(502) 580-3149
Amedisys Home Health	Bloomington, IN	51 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(812) 333-7018
Centerwell Home Health	Avon, IN	54 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(317) 481-2281
Angels Care Home Health	Terre Haute, IN	5.0 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(812) 227-5325
Visiting Nurse Association Of The Wabash Valley In	Terre Haute, IN	3.4 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(812) 232-7611

Emergency hospitals near North Terre Haute

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Union Hospital Inc	Terre Haute, IN	3.4 mi	3 of 5	(812) 238-7606
Union Hospital Clinton	Clinton, IN	8.9 mi	2 of 5	(765) 832-1234

Straight-line miles from the center of North Terre Haute. 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 North Terre Haute

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 36% of the $4,031 monthly median income of North Terre Haute 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 North Terre Haute: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in North Terre Haute?

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 36% of the $4,031 monthly median income of North Terre Haute 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.

More near North Terre Haute

More senior care near North Terre Haute

Mobility Assistance in nearby cities

Other care in North Terre Haute

More for North Terre Haute families

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 North Terre Haute, IN