Mobility Assistance in Terre Haute, IN

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Terre Haute, IN: the local picture

30%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (27% in Vigo County)

1,068

residents 85 or older (1.8% of all residents)

2.3 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Terre Haute)

41%

of residents 65+ report a disability (39% in Vigo County)

About 2,550 Terre Haute residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (30%; 27% in Vigo County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

1,068 residents are 85 or older. Ask any caregiver who will help with transfers how they were trained.

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

Terre Haute compared with Vigo County and Indiana

Census figure	Terre Haute	Vigo County	Indiana
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	30%	27%	21%
Residents 85 or older	1.8%	2.0%	1.9%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	10.0%	8.7%	6.3%
Residents 65+ with a disability	41%	39%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	41%	36%	30%
Households with no vehicle	11%	7.9%	6.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$37,744	$43,356	—

Older residents in towns around Terre Haute

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
North Terre Haute, IN	5.1 mi	1,109	15%
Clinton, IN	14 mi	1,083	39%
Brazil, IN	14 mi	1,450	34%
Marshall, IL	17 mi	896	13%
Paris, IL	20 mi	1,757	27%
Rockville, IN	22 mi	693	28%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring	Kokomo, IN	97 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	1.2 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(502) 580-3149
Amedisys Home Health	Bloomington, IN	49 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	56 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	55 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(317) 718-1300
Angels Care Home Health	Terre Haute, IN	1.2 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(812) 227-5325

Emergency hospitals near Terre Haute

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Union Hospital Inc	Terre Haute, IN	2.3 mi	3 of 5	(812) 238-7606
Terre Haute Regional Hospital	Terre Haute, IN	4.2 mi	2 of 5	(812) 232-0021

Straight-line miles from the center of Terre Haute. 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 Terre Haute

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 46% of the $3,145 monthly median income of Terre Haute 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 Terre Haute: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Terre Haute?

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 46% of the $3,145 monthly median income of Terre Haute 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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