Mobility Assistance in Shively, KY: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Shively, KY: the local picture

30%

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

317

residents 85 or older (2.0% of all residents)

5.1 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Louisville)

38%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Jefferson County)

About 1,058 Shively residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (30%; 22% in Jefferson County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Shively that list physical therapy include Centerwell Home Health and Amedisys Sp-KY, LLC Dba Adoration Home Health; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Shively compared with Jefferson County and Kentucky

Census figure	Shively	Jefferson County	Kentucky
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	30%	22%	25%
Residents 85 or older	2.0%	1.8%	1.7%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	12%	7.3%	8.0%
Residents 65+ with a disability	38%	33%	39%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	40%	35%	30%
Households with no vehicle	8.0%	8.7%	6.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$34,858	$52,849	—

Older residents in towns around Shively

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
New Albany, IN	7.9 mi	6,729	33%
Clarksville, IN	8.9 mi	3,568	30%
Louisville, KY	9.3 mi	101,891	23%
Indian Hills, KY	9.9 mi	809	13%
Floyds Knobs, IN	10 mi	753	11%
St. Matthews, KY	10 mi	3,245	25%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Louisville, KY	9.2 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(502) 895-4213
Amedisys Sp-KY, LLC Dba Adoration Home Health	Louisville, KY	8.1 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(502) 933-1311
Kort	Jeffersonville, IN	8.6 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(812) 948-0549
Amedisys Sp-KY, LLC Dba Adoration Home Health	Louisville, KY	11 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(502) 429-4550
Baptist Health Home Care KY, LLC Dba Baptist Home Health Care	Louisville, KY	9.2 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(502) 454-5656
Saint Joseph-Anc Home Care Services, LLC D/B/A Commonspirit At Home- Louisville	Louisville, KY	12 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(502) 584-2456

Emergency hospitals near Shively

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Uofl Health - Jewish Hospital And Mary & Elizabeth Hospital	Louisville, KY	5.1 mi	2 of 5	(502) 587-4011
Norton Hospitals, Inc	Louisville, KY	5.1 mi	2 of 5	(502) 629-8000

Straight-line miles from the center of Shively. 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 Shively

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 52% of the $2,905 monthly median income of Shively 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 Shively: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Shively?

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 52% of the $2,905 monthly median income of Shively 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 Shively, KY