Mobility Assistance in Athens, OH: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Athens, OH: the local picture

25%

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

285

residents 85 or older (1.2% of all residents)

0.6 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Athens)

33%

of residents 65+ report a disability (39% in Athens County)

About 340 Athens residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (25%; 22% in Athens County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Athens that list physical therapy include Achh Of CA - Circleville and Marietta Home Health And Hospice, An Amedisys Part; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Athens compared with Athens County and Ohio

Census figure	Athens	Athens County	Ohio
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	25%	22%	20%
Residents 85 or older	1.2%	1.6%	2.1%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.2%	7.5%	6.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	39%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	39%	30%	32%
Households with no vehicle	8.3%	6.8%	7.5%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$56,571	$54,034	—

Older residents in towns around Athens

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
The Plains, OH	3.2 mi	1,010	31%
Nelsonville, OH	11 mi	466	24%
Logan, OH	22 mi	1,183	33%
Blennerhassett, WV	26 mi	807	16%
Belpre, OH	27 mi	1,628	22%
Wellston, OH	28 mi	974	11%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Achh Of CA - Circleville	Circleville, OH	48 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, home health aides	(740) 474-7826
Marietta Home Health And Hospice, An Amedisys Part	Marietta, OH	35 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(740) 373-8549
Ross County Home Health LLC	Chillicothe, OH	48 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(740) 775-1114
Aspire Home Healthcare Of Ohio	Dublin, OH	77 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(614) 408-0104
Ohiohealth Home Health With Compassus	Athens, OH	0.6 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(740) 331-7040
Adoration Home Health	Belpre, OH	27 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(740) 423-5901

Emergency hospitals near Athens

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Ohiohealth O'bleness Hospital	Athens, OH	0.6 mi	3 of 5	(740) 593-5551
Hocking Valley Community Hospital	Logan, OH	22 mi	not rated	(740) 380-8000

Straight-line miles from the center of Athens. 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 Athens

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 30% of the $4,714 monthly median income of Athens 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 Athens: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Athens?

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 30% of the $4,714 monthly median income of Athens 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 Athens, OH