Mobility Assistance in Columbus, OH

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Columbus, OH: the local picture

22%

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

10,518

residents 85 or older (1.1% of all residents)

1.6 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Columbus)

33%

of residents 65+ report a disability (31% in Franklin County)

About 22,483 Columbus residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (22%; 20% in Franklin County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

10,518 residents are 85 or older. Ask any caregiver who will help with transfers how they were trained.

Home health agencies serving Columbus that list physical therapy include Signature Care, Inc and Enliven Home Health; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Columbus compared with Franklin County and Ohio

Census figure	Columbus	Franklin County	Ohio
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	22%	20%	20%
Residents 85 or older	1.1%	1.4%	2.1%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	8.3%	7.4%	6.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	31%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	36%	33%	32%
Households with no vehicle	8.5%	7.4%	7.5%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$49,772	$57,309	—

Older residents in towns around Columbus

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Grandview Heights, OH	2.9 mi	949	10%
Bexley, OH	3.0 mi	1,743	10%
Whitehall, OH	5.4 mi	2,418	34%
Upper Arlington, OH	5.5 mi	6,409	12%
Gahanna, OH	6.6 mi	5,943	12%
Worthington, OH	8.0 mi	3,273	10%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Signature Care, Inc	Reynoldsburg, OH	9.8 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(614) 751-9901
Enliven Home Health	Gahanna, OH	6.9 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(614) 755-2347
Buckeye Home Health Care, LLC	Dayton, OH	67 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(937) 291-3780
Angels Care Home Health	Gahanna, OH	6.9 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(614) 847-9400
Healthpro Homecare And Staffing	Gahanna, OH	6.9 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(614) 864-7340
Scarlet Home Health Care	Westerville, OH	9.8 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(614) 732-0149

Emergency hospitals near Columbus

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Grant Medical Center	Columbus, OH	1.6 mi	2 of 5	(614) 566-9164
Ohio State University State Health System	Columbus, OH	2.1 mi	3 of 5	(614) 293-9700

Straight-line miles from the center of Columbus. 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 Columbus

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 35% of the $4,148 monthly median income of Columbus 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 Columbus: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Columbus?

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 35% of the $4,148 monthly median income of Columbus 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 Columbus, OH