Senior Transportation in Beaver Dam, KY

Local figures

Senior Transportation in Beaver Dam, KY: the local picture

5.8%

of households have no vehicle (5.1% in Ohio County)

5.7 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Hartford)

672

residents 65 or older (19% of Beaver Dam)

63%

of residents 65+ report a disability (49% in Ohio County)

About 75 Beaver Dam households, 5.8%, have no vehicle (5.1% in Ohio County). The Census figure covers all ages, but older adults who stop driving are a large part of it.

Hospitals with an emergency department near Beaver Dam: Ohio County Hospital in Hartford (5.7 mi); Owensboro Health Muhlenberg Community Hospital in Greenville (22 mi); Owensboro Health Regional Hospital in Owensboro (27 mi). Distances are straight-line, so allow more on the road.

63% of residents 65 and older report a disability. If walking is hard, look for a caregiver who is comfortable with walkers and car transfers, not only a driver.

Beaver Dam compared with Ohio County and Kentucky

Census figure	Beaver Dam	Ohio County	Kentucky
Households with no vehicle	5.8%	5.1%	6.8%
Residents 65+ with a disability	63%	49%	39%
Residents 65 or older	19%	19%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	23%	29%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	11%	13%
Residents 85 or older	1.2%	1.6%	1.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$50,139	$43,736	—

Older residents in towns around Beaver Dam

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Households with no car
Hartford, KY	3.5 mi	468	5.8%
Central City, KY	16 mi	763	8.2%
Masonville, KY	21 mi	352	0.0%
Greenville, KY	21 mi	1,082	6.2%
Owensboro, KY	28 mi	11,457	9.8%
Thruston, KY	28 mi	271	12%

Hospitals near Beaver Dam

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Ohio County Hospital	Hartford, KY	5.7 mi	2 of 5	(270) 298-7411
Owensboro Health Muhlenberg Community Hospital	Greenville, KY	22 mi	4 of 5	(270) 338-8000
Owensboro Health Regional Hospital	Owensboro, KY	27 mi	2 of 5	(270) 417-2000
Owensboro Health Twin Lakes Medical Center	Leitchfield, KY	30 mi	3 of 5	(270) 259-9400

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

What it covers

What a caregiver who drives can help with

Rides to doctor, dental and therapy appointments
Waiting during the appointment and taking notes
Grocery shopping, pharmacy and errands
Trips to church, the senior center and family

Cost

What senior transportation costs in Beaver Dam

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 36% of the $4,178 monthly median income of Beaver Dam 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 who drives

Giving up driving is a common reason older adults start to miss appointments and see fewer people. Before a caregiver drives, agree whose car is used, check that the auto insurance covers it, and agree a mileage rate in writing. The National Aging and Disability Transportation Center and the Eldercare Locator (1-800-677-1116) can point you to free and low-cost ride programs.

Questions worth asking: May I see your license and proof of auto insurance? Will you drive your car or ours? How do you help someone with a walker in and out of the car? More in our senior transportation guide.

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

Questions

Senior Transportation in Beaver Dam: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Beaver Dam?

Ohio County Hospital in Hartford, about 5.7 mi in a straight line from the center of Beaver Dam (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (270) 298-7411. In an emergency, call 911.

How much does senior transportation cost in Beaver Dam?

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 36% of the $4,178 monthly median income of Beaver Dam 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).

Does Medicare pay for rides to appointments?

Original Medicare covers emergency ambulance trips, not routine rides. Medicaid covers non-emergency medical transportation for eligible members, and some Medicare Advantage plans include rides (Medicare.gov).

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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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