Country Squire Lakes, Indiana

Senior Transportation and Escorted Rides in Country Squire Lakes, IN

Rides to appointments, shopping, the pharmacy and visits with a caregiver who stays with the person, not only a driver who drops them off. Post what you need in Country Squire Lakes for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.

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Local figures

Senior Transportation in Country Squire Lakes, IN: the local picture

6.9%
of households have no vehicle (5.5% in Jennings County)
4.0 mi
to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (North Vernon)
154
residents 65 or older (5.0% of Country Squire Lakes)
57%
of residents 65+ report a disability (35% in Jennings County)

About 82 Country Squire Lakes households, 6.9%, have no vehicle (5.5% in Jennings 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 Country Squire Lakes: Ascension St Vincent Jennings in North Vernon (4.0 mi); Schneck Medical Center in Seymour (12 mi); Columbus Regional Hospital in Columbus (18 mi). Distances are straight-line, so allow more on the road.

57% 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.

Country Squire Lakes compared with Jennings County and Indiana

Census figureCountry Squire LakesJennings CountyIndiana
Households with no vehicle6.9%5.5%6.2%
Residents 65+ with a disability57%35%33%
Residents 65 or older5.0%17%17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone29%26%30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)14%8.5%9.1%
Residents 85 or older0.5%1.6%1.9%

Older residents in towns around Country Squire Lakes

TownDistanceResidents 65+Households with no car
North Vernon, IN3.4 mi1,0379.8%
Seymour, IN13 mi2,9179.2%
Columbus, IN17 mi8,2666.0%
Austin, IN22 mi7243.2%
Brownstown, IN22 mi8753.5%
Greensburg, IN24 mi2,3863.4%

Hospitals near Country Squire Lakes

Hospital with an emergency departmentTownDistanceCMS overall ratingPhone
Ascension St Vincent JenningsNorth Vernon, IN4.0 minot rated(812) 352-4228
Schneck Medical CenterSeymour, IN12 mi4 of 5(812) 522-2349
Columbus Regional HospitalColumbus, IN18 mi4 of 5(812) 379-4441
Decatur County Memorial HospitalGreensburg, IN21 mi3 of 5(812) 663-4331

Straight-line miles from the center of Country Squire Lakes. 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 Country Squire Lakes

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. 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 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 Country Squire Lakes: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Country Squire Lakes?

Ascension St Vincent Jennings in North Vernon, about 4.0 mi in a straight line from the center of Country Squire Lakes (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (812) 352-4228. In an emergency, call 911.

How much does senior transportation cost in Country Squire Lakes?

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. 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).

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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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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