Mobility Assistance in Owensboro, KY

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Owensboro, KY: the local picture

25%

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

1,684

residents 85 or older (2.8% of all residents)

2.0 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Owensboro)

41%

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

About 2,720 Owensboro residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (25%; 22% in Daviess County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

1,684 residents are 85 or older. Ask any caregiver who will help with transfers how they were trained.

Home health agencies serving Owensboro that list physical therapy include Centerwell Home Health and Owensboro Health Home Care; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Owensboro compared with Daviess County and Kentucky

Census figure	Owensboro	Daviess County	Kentucky
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	25%	22%	25%
Residents 85 or older	2.8%	2.0%	1.7%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	8.2%	6.6%	8.0%
Residents 65+ with a disability	41%	36%	39%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	39%	33%	30%
Households with no vehicle	9.8%	6.9%	6.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$42,967	$51,283	—

Older residents in towns around Owensboro

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Sorgho, KY	5.3 mi	269	0.0%
Thruston, KY	5.8 mi	271	25%
Masonville, KY	6.8 mi	352	0.0%
Newburgh, IN	21 mi	857	29%
Boonville, IN	22 mi	1,399	26%
Tell City, IN	24 mi	1,637	31%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Owensboro, KY	2.1 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(270) 827-4842
Owensboro Health Home Care	Owensboro, KY	2.0 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(270) 688-6046
Family Home Health Care, LLC Dba Adoration Home Health	Owensboro, KY	2.0 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(270) 852-4811
Caresouth Hha Holdings Of Winchester, LLC Dba Enhabit Home Health	Owensboro, KY	2.1 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(270) 685-4663
Family Home Health Care, LLC Dba Adoration Home Health	Columbia, KY	111 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(270) 384-6411
Caretenders	Owensboro, KY	2.0 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(270) 685-3876

Emergency hospitals near Owensboro

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Owensboro Health Regional Hospital	Owensboro, KY	2.0 mi	2 of 5	(270) 417-2000
The Women's Hospital	Newburgh, IN	21 mi	5 of 5	(812) 842-4200

Straight-line miles from the center of Owensboro. 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 Owensboro

At the Kentucky median aide wage of $17.52 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,518 a month in wages, which is 42% of the $3,581 monthly median income of Owensboro households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Kentucky'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 How to get paid to care for a family member in Kentucky: Participant Directed Services.

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 Owensboro: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Owensboro?

At the Kentucky median aide wage of $17.52 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,518 a month in wages, which is 42% of the $3,581 monthly median income of Owensboro households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Kentucky'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 Owensboro, KY