Mobility Assistance in Celina, OH: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Celina, OH: the local picture

11%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (18% in Mercer County)

277

residents 85 or older (2.5% of all residents)

8.8 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Saint Marys)

32%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Mercer County)

About 218 Celina residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (11%; 18% in Mercer County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Celina that list physical therapy include New Vision Nursing And Home Care, LLC and Mercy Health-Home Health, Lima; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Celina compared with Mercer County and Ohio

Census figure	Celina	Mercer County	Ohio
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	11%	18%	20%
Residents 85 or older	2.5%	2.5%	2.1%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	3.7%	4.8%	6.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability	32%	33%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	28%	32%
Households with no vehicle	4.8%	4.0%	7.5%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$47,040	$48,775	—

Older residents in towns around Celina

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Coldwater, OH	6.3 mi	714	23%
St. Marys, OH	8.9 mi	1,371	19%
St. Henry, OH	10 mi	392	15%
New Bremen, OH	13 mi	531	13%
Minster, OH	15 mi	554	23%
Wapakoneta, OH	19 mi	2,093	34%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
New Vision Nursing And Home Care, LLC	Wapakoneta, OH	20 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(567) 356-5113
Mercy Health-Home Health, Lima	Lima, OH	25 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(419) 226-9062
Ohioans Home Healthcare, Inc	Perrysburg, OH	85 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(419) 843-4422
Kort	Jeffersonville, IN	168 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(812) 948-0549
Fountain Park Home Care, LLC	Van Wert, OH	22 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(419) 238-3133
Community Health Professionals, Inc	Van Wert, OH	22 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(419) 238-9223

Emergency hospitals near Celina

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Grand Lake Health System	Saint Marys, OH	8.8 mi	4 of 5	(419) 394-3335
Indiana University Health Jay, Inc.	Portland, IN	24 mi	5 of 5	(260) 726-7131

Straight-line miles from the center of Celina. 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 Celina

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 37% of the $3,920 monthly median income of Celina 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 Celina: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Celina?

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 37% of the $3,920 monthly median income of Celina 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 Celina, OH