Mobility Assistance in Baltimore, OH

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Baltimore, OH: the local picture

26%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (23% in Fairfield County)

49

residents 85 or older (1.6% of all residents)

8.8 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Lancaster)

38%

of residents 65+ report a disability (35% in Fairfield County)

About 159 Baltimore residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (26%; 23% in Fairfield County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Baltimore that list physical therapy include Angels Care Home Health and American Nursing Care, Inc; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Baltimore compared with Fairfield County and Ohio

Census figure	Baltimore	Fairfield County	Ohio
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	26%	23%	20%
Residents 85 or older	1.6%	1.9%	2.1%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	15%	6.6%	6.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability	38%	35%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	59%	23%	32%
Households with no vehicle	6.4%	4.1%	7.5%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$22,826	$60,487	—

Older residents in towns around Baltimore

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Lancaster, OH	8.3 mi	7,728	30%
Pickerington, OH	8.9 mi	3,018	27%
Buckeye Lake, OH	9.0 mi	468	13%
Hebron, OH	10 mi	371	36%
Canal Winchester, OH	11 mi	2,171	25%
Lithopolis, OH	11 mi	213	33%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Angels Care Home Health	Gahanna, OH	19 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(614) 847-9400
American Nursing Care, Inc	Zanesville, OH	32 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(740) 452-0569
Gem City Home Care	Dublin, OH	33 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(614) 588-0228
Aspire Home Healthcare Of Ohio	Dublin, OH	34 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(614) 408-0104
Home Health Connection, Inc	Lancaster, OH	8.8 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(614) 839-4545
Mount Carmel Home Care	Columbus, OH	15 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(614) 234-0100

Emergency hospitals near Baltimore

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Fairfield Medical Center	Lancaster, OH	8.8 mi	2 of 5	(740) 687-8000
Diley Ridge Medical Center	Canal Winchester, OH	11 mi	not rated	(614) 838-7911

Straight-line miles from the center of Baltimore. 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 Baltimore

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 75% of the $1,902 monthly median income of Baltimore 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 Baltimore: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Baltimore?

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 75% of the $1,902 monthly median income of Baltimore 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 Baltimore, OH