Mobility Assistance in Buckeye Lake, OH

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Buckeye Lake, OH: the local picture

13%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (20% in Licking County)

42

residents 85 or older (1.7% of all residents)

10 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Newark)

48%

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

About 63 Buckeye Lake residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (13%; 20% in Licking County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Buckeye Lake that list physical therapy include Centerwell Home Health Ii and Home Health Connection, Inc; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Buckeye Lake compared with Licking County and Ohio

Census figure	Buckeye Lake	Licking County	Ohio
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	13%	20%	20%
Residents 85 or older	1.7%	1.9%	2.1%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	3.6%	7.5%	6.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability	48%	35%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	14%	27%	32%
Households with no vehicle	3.7%	5.2%	7.5%

Older residents in towns around Buckeye Lake

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Hebron, OH	2.0 mi	371	36%
Heath, OH	6.2 mi	2,410	22%
Granville, OH	8.4 mi	1,174	18%
Baltimore, OH	9.0 mi	641	26%
Newark, OH	9.8 mi	8,750	25%
Beechwood Trails, OH	11 mi	610	6.4%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health Ii	Mount Vernon, OH	31 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(614) 397-2225
Home Health Connection, Inc	Lancaster, OH	16 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	19 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(614) 234-0100
Genesis Home Care	Zanesville, OH	25 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(740) 452-5458
National Church Residences Home And Community Serv	Dublin, OH	36 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(614) 457-6950
Licking Memorial Hospital Home Care	Newark, OH	10 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—

Emergency hospitals near Buckeye Lake

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Licking Memorial Hospital	Newark, OH	10 mi	2 of 5	(740) 348-4000
Fairfield Medical Center	Lancaster, OH	16 mi	2 of 5	(740) 687-8000

Straight-line miles from the center of Buckeye Lake. 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 Buckeye Lake

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. 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 Buckeye Lake: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Buckeye Lake?

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. 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.

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