Personal Care in Shively, KY: Help With Bathing & Dressing

Local figures

Personal Care in Shively, KY: the local picture

12%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (7.3% in Jefferson County)

30%

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

317

residents 85 or older (2.0% of all residents)

8

Medicare-certified home health agencies list Shively ZIP codes in their service area

About 415 Shively residents aged 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (12%; 7.3% in Jefferson County). The Census Bureau calls this a self-care difficulty, and it is what personal care is for.

1,058 have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (30%), so many personal care visits also mean help getting to the bathroom or shower safely.

317 of the 3,615 older residents are 85 or older; needs for hands-on help rise with age.

Shively compared with Jefferson County and Kentucky

Census figure	Shively	Jefferson County	Kentucky
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	12%	7.3%	8.0%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	30%	22%	25%
Residents 85 or older	2.0%	1.8%	1.7%
Residents 65+ with a disability	38%	33%	39%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	40%	35%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	20%	11%	13%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$34,858	$52,849	—

Older residents in towns around Shively

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
New Albany, IN	7.9 mi	6,729	7.6%
Clarksville, IN	8.9 mi	3,568	4.9%
Louisville, KY	9.3 mi	101,891	7.8%
Indian Hills, KY	9.9 mi	809	2.8%
Floyds Knobs, IN	10 mi	753	4.8%
St. Matthews, KY	10 mi	3,245	8.3%

Home health agencies with aides serving Shively

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Louisville, KY	9.2 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	8.1 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(502) 933-1311
Amedisys Sp-KY, LLC Dba Adoration Home Health	Louisville, KY	11 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	9.2 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(502) 454-5656
Saint Joseph-Anc Home Care Services, LLC D/B/A Commonspirit At Home- Louisville	Louisville, KY	12 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(502) 584-2456
Caretenders	Louisville, KY	8.7 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(502) 238-5150

Straight-line miles from the center of Shively. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a personal care aide can help with

Bathing or showering, with a shower chair if needed
Dressing and undressing
Toileting and incontinence care
Grooming: hair, shaving and oral care

Cost

What personal care costs in Shively

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 52% of the $2,905 monthly median income of Shively 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 personal care aide

The Census Bureau asks whether a person has difficulty dressing or bathing, which it calls a self-care difficulty; it is the clearest sign that someone needs personal care. Medicare does not pay for personal care when it is the only care needed (Medicare.gov), but many state Medicaid programs do for people who qualify.

Questions worth asking: How do you protect a client’s dignity during bathing and toileting? Are you trained in safe transfers? Can you keep the same morning or evening hours each day? More in our personal care guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Personal Care in Shively: common questions

How much does personal care cost in Shively?

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 52% of the $2,905 monthly median income of Shively 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 is the difference between personal care and companion care?

Companion care is company and help around the house. Personal care is hands-on help with the body: bathing, dressing, toileting and grooming. Many caregivers offer both; say in your posting which you need.

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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.

In-Home Personal Care in Shively, KY