Mobility Assistance in Stanton, KY: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Stanton, KY: the local picture

56%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (34% in Powell County)

59

residents 85 or older (1.8% of all residents)

13 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Irvine)

76%

of residents 65+ report a disability (57% in Powell County)

About 254 Stanton residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (56%; 34% in Powell County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

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

Stanton compared with Powell County and Kentucky

Census figure	Stanton	Powell County	Kentucky
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	56%	34%	25%
Residents 85 or older	1.8%	1.5%	1.7%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	19%	9.6%	8.0%
Residents 65+ with a disability	76%	57%	39%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	39%	30%	30%
Households with no vehicle	13%	8.9%	6.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$23,388	$31,336	—

Older residents in towns around Stanton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Irvine, KY	12 mi	498	48%
Mount Sterling, KY	16 mi	1,107	38%
Winchester, KY	21 mi	3,498	24%
Richmond, KY	26 mi	3,984	31%
Berea, KY	30 mi	2,070	18%
Morehead, KY	32 mi	529	33%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Amedisys Sp-KY, LLC Dba Adoration Home Health	Mount Sterling, KY	15 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(859) 498-5199
Family Home Health Care, LLC Dba Adoration Home Health	Lexington, KY	33 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(859) 271-0611
Commonspirit Health At Home - Lexington	Lexington, KY	33 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(859) 277-5111
Caretenders	Lexington, KY	38 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(859) 276-5369
Baptist Health Home Care KY, LLC Dba Baptist Home Health Care	Lexington, KY	38 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(859) 260-6569

Emergency hospitals near Stanton

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Marcum And Wallace Memorial Hospital	Irvine, KY	13 mi	4 of 5	(606) 723-2115
Saint Joseph Mount Sterling	Mount Sterling, KY	15 mi	4 of 5	(859) 497-5018

Straight-line miles from the center of Stanton. 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 Stanton

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 78% of the $1,949 monthly median income of Stanton 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 Stanton: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Stanton?

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 78% of the $1,949 monthly median income of Stanton 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 Stanton, KY