Mobility Assistance in Archbold, OH

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Archbold, OH: the local picture

11%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (19% in Fulton County)

149

residents 85 or older (3.4% of all residents)

8.5 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Wauseon)

28%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Fulton County)

About 98 Archbold residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (11%; 19% in Fulton County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Archbold that list physical therapy include Med1CARE, LLC and Elara Caring; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Archbold compared with Fulton County and Ohio

Census figure	Archbold	Fulton County	Ohio
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	11%	19%	20%
Residents 85 or older	3.4%	1.9%	2.1%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.3%	5.5%	6.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability	28%	32%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	26%	29%	32%
Households with no vehicle	1.9%	2.8%	7.5%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$46,956	$49,836	—

Older residents in towns around Archbold

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Wauseon, OH	8.9 mi	1,169	26%
Napoleon, OH	12 mi	1,688	23%
Bryan, OH	13 mi	2,281	36%
Delta, OH	15 mi	523	23%
Montpelier, OH	16 mi	639	18%
Defiance, OH	17 mi	3,743	20%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Med1CARE, LLC	Findlay, OH	47 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(419) 422-0305
Elara Caring	Toledo, OH	38 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(419) 536-6748
Ohioans Home Healthcare, Inc	Perrysburg, OH	37 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(419) 843-4422
Caretenders	Holland, OH	31 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(567) 703-5399
Community Health Professionals, Inc	Van Wert, OH	47 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(419) 238-9223
Ohio Living Home Health Greater Toledo	Toledo, OH	35 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(419) 865-1499

Emergency hospitals near Archbold

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Fulton County Health Center	Wauseon, OH	8.5 mi	3 of 5	(419) 335-2015
Henry County Hospital, Inc	Napoleon, OH	12 mi	2 of 5	(419) 592-4015

Straight-line miles from the center of Archbold. 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 Archbold

At the Ohio median aide wage of $16.57 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,436 a month in wages, which is 37% of the $3,913 monthly median income of Archbold households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Ohio's minimum wage is $11.00 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 Archbold: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Archbold?

At the Ohio median aide wage of $16.57 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,436 a month in wages, which is 37% of the $3,913 monthly median income of Archbold households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Ohio's minimum wage is $11.00 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 Archbold, OH