Mobility Assistance in Bethlehem, WV

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Bethlehem, WV: the local picture

9.4%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (21% in Marshall County)

114

residents 85 or older (4.4% of all residents)

4.3 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Wheeling)

21%

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

About 64 Bethlehem residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (9.4%; 21% in Marshall County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Bethlehem that list physical therapy include Adoration Home Health and Wvuhs Home Care; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Bethlehem compared with Marshall County and West Virginia

Census figure	Bethlehem	Marshall County	West Virginia
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	9.4%	21%	25%
Residents 85 or older	4.4%	1.8%	2.1%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.0%	6.7%	8.2%
Residents 65+ with a disability	21%	39%	39%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	31%	25%	30%
Households with no vehicle	3.3%	7.9%	8.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$60,511	$46,344	—

Older residents in towns around Bethlehem

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Wheeling, WV	2.0 mi	6,812	23%
Bellaire, OH	4.1 mi	745	29%
Martins Ferry, OH	4.7 mi	1,250	27%
Shadyside, OH	6.4 mi	722	21%
Moundsville, WV	9.2 mi	1,878	32%
St. Clairsville, OH	12 mi	1,454	15%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Adoration Home Health	Morgantown, WV	51 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(304) 296-9898
Wvuhs Home Care	Clarksburg, WV	56 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(681) 342-3252
Carter Healthcare	Wheeling, WV	4.3 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy	(304) 242-2498
Care Partners Home Health	Westover, WV	48 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(304) 285-5500
Stonerise At Home	Saint Clairsville, OH	16 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(740) 699-2300
Stonerise Home Health	New Martinsville, WV	28 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(304) 455-0350

Emergency hospitals near Bethlehem

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Wheeling Hospital, Inc	Wheeling, WV	4.3 mi	2 of 5	(304) 243-3000
Reynolds Memorial Hospital, Inc	Glen Dale, WV	6.6 mi	2 of 5	(304) 843-3230

Straight-line miles from the center of Bethlehem. 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 Bethlehem

At the West Virginia median aide wage of $13.47 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,167 a month in wages, which is 23% of the $5,043 monthly median income of Bethlehem households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. West Virginia's minimum wage is $8.75 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 West Virginia: ADW and Personal Options.

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 Bethlehem: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Bethlehem?

At the West Virginia median aide wage of $13.47 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,167 a month in wages, which is 23% of the $5,043 monthly median income of Bethlehem households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. West Virginia's minimum wage is $8.75 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 Bethlehem, WV