Mobility Assistance in Vincennes, IN

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Vincennes, IN: the local picture

20%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (18% in Knox County)

421

residents 85 or older (2.5% of all residents)

0.2 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Vincennes)

41%

of residents 65+ report a disability (37% in Knox County)

About 513 Vincennes residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (20%; 18% in Knox County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Vincennes that list physical therapy include Good Samaritan Home Care Services Of Vincennes In and Good Samaritan Home Care Services; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Vincennes compared with Knox County and Indiana

Census figure	Vincennes	Knox County	Indiana
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	20%	18%	21%
Residents 85 or older	2.5%	2.4%	1.9%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	8.2%	6.4%	6.3%
Residents 65+ with a disability	41%	37%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	42%	34%	30%
Households with no vehicle	12%	7.5%	6.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$43,493	$48,538	—

Older residents in towns around Vincennes

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Lawrenceville, IL	10 mi	794	22%
Bicknell, IN	13 mi	467	25%
Washington, IN	19 mi	2,238	33%
Princeton, IN	23 mi	1,326	23%
Mount Carmel, IL	23 mi	1,557	29%
Robinson, IL	26 mi	1,306	19%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Good Samaritan Home Care Services Of Vincennes In	Vincennes, IN	0.2 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(812) 885-2767
Good Samaritan Home Care Services	Lawrenceville, IL	9.8 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(618) 943-4428
Angels Care Home Health	Evansville, IN	49 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(812) 477-1555
Enhabit Home Health	Evansville, IN	49 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(812) 476-5404
Summit Home Care	Indianapolis, IN	105 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(317) 245-7236
Guardian Angels Home Health Care, Inc	Bicknell, IN	13 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(812) 735-2811

Emergency hospitals near Vincennes

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Good Samaritan Hospital	Vincennes, IN	0.2 mi	2 of 5	(812) 882-5220
Lawrence County Memorial Hospital	Lawrenceville, IL	9.8 mi	not rated	(618) 943-1000

Straight-line miles from the center of Vincennes. 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 Vincennes

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 40% of the $3,624 monthly median income of Vincennes 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 Vincennes: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Vincennes?

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 40% of the $3,624 monthly median income of Vincennes 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 Vincennes, IN