Mobility Assistance in Sullivan, IN

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Sullivan, IN: the local picture

27%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (23% in Sullivan County)

113

residents 85 or older (2.7% of all residents)

0.3 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Sullivan)

35%

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

About 205 Sullivan residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (27%; 23% in Sullivan County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

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

Sullivan compared with Sullivan County and Indiana

Census figure	Sullivan	Sullivan County	Indiana
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	27%	23%	21%
Residents 85 or older	2.7%	2.1%	1.9%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	9.5%	6.8%	6.3%
Residents 65+ with a disability	35%	36%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	30%	30%
Households with no vehicle	7.4%	4.9%	6.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$31,354	$45,453	—

Older residents in towns around Sullivan

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Linton, IN	14 mi	1,037	35%
Robinson, IL	19 mi	1,306	19%
Bicknell, IN	23 mi	467	25%
Terre Haute, IN	25 mi	9,208	30%
Bloomfield, IN	26 mi	551	26%
Marshall, IL	26 mi	896	13%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring	Kokomo, IN	118 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(765) 452-1411
Centerwell Home Health	Terre Haute, IN	26 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(502) 580-3149
Good Samaritan Home Care Services Of Vincennes In	Vincennes, IN	30 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(812) 885-2767
Amedisys Home Health	Bloomington, IN	45 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(812) 333-7018
Centerwell Home Health	Avon, IN	71 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(317) 481-2281
Home Health Care Solutions LLC	Mooresville, IN	65 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(317) 718-1300

Emergency hospitals near Sullivan

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Sullivan County Community Hospital	Sullivan, IN	0.3 mi	not rated	(812) 268-4311
Greene County General Hospital	Linton, IN	13 mi	4 of 5	(812) 847-2281

Straight-line miles from the center of Sullivan. 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 Sullivan

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 56% of the $2,613 monthly median income of Sullivan 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 Sullivan: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Sullivan?

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 56% of the $2,613 monthly median income of Sullivan 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.

Mobility Assistance at Home in Sullivan, IN