Mobility Assistance in Notre Dame, IN

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Notre Dame, IN: the local picture

16%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (19% in St. Joseph County)

26

residents 85 or older (0.4% of all residents)

2.1 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (South Bend)

16%

of residents 65+ report a disability (31% in St. Joseph County)

About 12 Notre Dame residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (16%; 19% in St. Joseph County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Notre Dame that list physical therapy include Saint Joseph Vna Home Care and Elara Caring; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Notre Dame compared with St. Joseph County and Indiana

Census figure	Notre Dame	St. Joseph County	Indiana
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	16%	19%	21%
Residents 85 or older	0.4%	1.9%	1.9%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	0.0%	5.8%	6.3%
Residents 65+ with a disability	16%	31%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	100%	35%	30%
Households with no vehicle	50%	6.7%	6.2%

Older residents in towns around Notre Dame

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
South Bend, IN	2.3 mi	15,433	23%
Mishawaka, IN	4.1 mi	8,485	20%
Granger, IN	6.0 mi	5,479	15%
Osceola, IN	8.6 mi	434	29%
Niles, MI	9.3 mi	2,428	24%
Buchanan, MI	11 mi	646	22%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Saint Joseph Vna Home Care	South Bend, IN	1.1 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(574) 335-8600
Elara Caring	Kokomo, IN	83 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(765) 452-1411
Purposecare Of Indiana	Granger, IN	5.8 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(574) 318-3900
Aunova Home Care LLC	Granger, IN	5.8 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(574) 243-9022
Interim Healthcare Of South Bend	Mishawaka, IN	3.8 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(574) 233-5186
Paragon Home Healthcare	Fort Wayne, IN	71 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(219) 286-3212

Emergency hospitals near Notre Dame

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Memorial Hospital Of South Bend	South Bend, IN	2.1 mi	2 of 5	(574) 647-1000
Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center	Mishawaka, IN	3.8 mi	2 of 5	(574) 335-5000

Straight-line miles from the center of Notre Dame. 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 Notre Dame

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. 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 Notre Dame: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Notre Dame?

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. 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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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.

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