Mobility Assistance in St. Matthews, KY

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in St. Matthews, KY: the local picture

25%

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

616

residents 85 or older (3.5% of all residents)

1.8 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Louisville)

36%

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

About 753 St. Matthews residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (25%; 22% in Jefferson County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving St. Matthews 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.

St. Matthews compared with Jefferson County and Kentucky

Census figure	St. Matthews	Jefferson County	Kentucky
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	25%	22%	25%
Residents 85 or older	3.5%	1.8%	1.7%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	8.3%	7.3%	8.0%
Residents 65+ with a disability	36%	33%	39%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	43%	35%	30%
Households with no vehicle	5.9%	8.7%	6.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$58,795	$52,849	—

Older residents in towns around St. Matthews

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Graymoor-Devondale, KY	2.0 mi	771	19%
Hurstbourne, KY	2.6 mi	943	15%
Lyndon, KY	2.9 mi	2,125	26%
Indian Hills, KY	3.2 mi	809	13%
Douglass Hills, KY	4.7 mi	1,599	15%
Jeffersontown, KY	4.8 mi	6,398	19%

Home health agencies serving St. Matthews (therapy needs a doctor’s order)

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Louisville, KY	1.8 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	1.5 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	1.8 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(502) 454-5656
Housecall Home Health, LLC Dba Adoration Home Health	Louisville, KY	4.5 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(502) 244-5441
Saint Joseph-Anc Home Care Services, LLC D/B/A Commonspirit At Home- Louisville	Louisville, KY	11 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(502) 584-2456
Caretenders	Louisville, KY	4.3 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(502) 238-5150

Emergency hospitals near St. Matthews

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Baptist Health Louisville	Louisville, KY	1.8 mi	4 of 5	(502) 897-8100
The Brook Hospital - Kmi	Louisville, KY	3.1 mi	not rated	(502) 426-6380

Straight-line miles from the center of St. Matthews. 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 St. Matthews

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 31% of the $4,900 monthly median income of St. Matthews 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 St. Matthews: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in St. Matthews?

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 31% of the $4,900 monthly median income of St. Matthews 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 St. Matthews, KY