Mobility Assistance in Carey, OH: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Carey, OH: the local picture

14%

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

54

residents 85 or older (1.5% of all residents)

9.5 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Upper Sandusky)

22%

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

About 82 Carey residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (14%; 21% in Wyandot County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Carey that list physical therapy include Med1CARE, LLC and Mercy Health Home Care By Compassus; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Carey compared with Wyandot County and Ohio

Census figure	Carey	Wyandot County	Ohio
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	14%	21%	20%
Residents 85 or older	1.5%	3.1%	2.1%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	0.0%	3.6%	6.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability	22%	35%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	28%	32%	32%
Households with no vehicle	2.1%	4.5%	7.5%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$47,258	$42,863	—

Older residents in towns around Carey

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Upper Sandusky, OH	10.0 mi	1,315	29%
Fostoria, OH	15 mi	2,217	25%
Findlay, OH	15 mi	7,715	21%
Tiffin, OH	16 mi	3,195	24%
North Baltimore, OH	22 mi	651	45%
Bucyrus, OH	24 mi	2,890	19%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Med1CARE, LLC	Findlay, OH	15 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(419) 422-0305
Mercy Health Home Care By Compassus	Tiffin, OH	16 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(419) 455-8180
Bridge Home Health And Hospice	Findlay, OH	15 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(419) 423-5351
Fountain Park Home Care, LLC	Van Wert, OH	63 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(419) 238-3133
Interim Healthcare Of Lima	Lima, OH	43 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(419) 228-2535
Ohiohealth Home Health With Compassus	Dublin, OH	60 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(614) 566-0888

Emergency hospitals near Carey

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Wyandot Memorial Hospital	Upper Sandusky, OH	9.5 mi	5 of 5	(419) 294-4991
Mercy Health - Tiffin Hospital	Tiffin, OH	16 mi	3 of 5	(419) 455-7000

Straight-line miles from the center of Carey. 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 Carey

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 36% of the $3,938 monthly median income of Carey 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 Carey: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Carey?

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 36% of the $3,938 monthly median income of Carey 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 Carey, OH