Mobility Assistance in Smithville-Sanders, IN

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Smithville-Sanders, IN: the local picture

25%

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

0

residents 85 or older (0.0% of all residents)

5.8 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Bloomington)

32%

of residents 65+ report a disability (29% in Monroe County)

About 138 Smithville-Sanders residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (25%; 19% in Monroe County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Smithville-Sanders that list physical therapy include Amedisys Home Health and Ascension At Home; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Smithville-Sanders compared with Monroe County and Indiana

Census figure	Smithville-Sanders	Monroe County	Indiana
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	25%	19%	21%
Residents 85 or older	0.0%	1.5%	1.9%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	20%	5.9%	6.3%
Residents 65+ with a disability	32%	29%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	29%	28%	30%
Households with no vehicle	3.8%	8.4%	6.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$78,125	$73,672	—

Older residents in towns around Smithville-Sanders

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Bloomington, IN	7.2 mi	9,136	20%
Ellettsville, IN	13 mi	1,087	34%
Bedford, IN	14 mi	3,042	23%
Mitchell, IN	22 mi	554	51%
Bloomfield, IN	23 mi	551	26%
Martinsville, IN	25 mi	2,034	32%

Home health agencies serving Smithville-Sanders (therapy needs a doctor’s order)

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Amedisys Home Health	Bloomington, IN	5.8 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(812) 333-7018
Ascension At Home	Indianapolis, IN	58 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(317) 829-2124

Emergency hospitals near Smithville-Sanders

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Indiana University Health Bloomington Hospital	Bloomington, IN	5.8 mi	3 of 5	(812) 353-9554
Monroe Hospital	Bloomington, IN	5.8 mi	4 of 5	(812) 825-1111

Straight-line miles from the center of Smithville-Sanders. 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 Smithville-Sanders

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 22% of the $6,510 monthly median income of Smithville-Sanders 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 Smithville-Sanders: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Smithville-Sanders?

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 22% of the $6,510 monthly median income of Smithville-Sanders 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.

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