Mobility Assistance in Bowling Green, OH

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Bowling Green, OH: the local picture

14%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (17% in Wood County)

539

residents 85 or older (1.8% of all residents)

0.3 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Bowling Green)

32%

of residents 65+ report a disability (29% in Wood County)

About 425 Bowling Green residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (14%; 17% in Wood County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Bowling Green that list physical therapy include Med1CARE, LLC and Carebridge Home Health; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Bowling Green compared with Wood County and Ohio

Census figure	Bowling Green	Wood County	Ohio
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	14%	17%	20%
Residents 85 or older	1.8%	1.9%	2.1%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.1%	5.4%	6.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability	32%	29%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	43%	33%	32%
Households with no vehicle	9.4%	5.1%	7.5%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$56,250	$57,982	—

Older residents in towns around Bowling Green

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Waterville, OH	9.7 mi	1,175	22%
Perrysburg, OH	11 mi	3,954	23%
Whitehouse, OH	12 mi	961	16%
Maumee, OH	13 mi	2,621	21%
North Baltimore, OH	14 mi	651	45%
Rossford, OH	14 mi	1,000	16%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Med1CARE, LLC	Findlay, OH	23 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(419) 422-0305
Carebridge Home Health	Canton, MI	67 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(248) 559-5661
Elara Caring	Toledo, OH	20 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	12 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(419) 843-4422
Phc Homecare	Maumee, OH	14 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(419) 389-1020
Caretenders	Holland, OH	17 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(567) 703-5399

Emergency hospitals near Bowling Green

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Wood County Hospital	Bowling Green, OH	0.3 mi	4 of 5	(419) 354-8900
University Of Toledo Medical Center	Toledo, OH	16 mi	3 of 5	(419) 383-3407

Straight-line miles from the center of Bowling Green. 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 Bowling Green

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 31% of the $4,688 monthly median income of Bowling Green 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 Bowling Green: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Bowling Green?

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 31% of the $4,688 monthly median income of Bowling Green 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 Bowling Green, OH