Mobility Assistance in Fairborn, OH

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Fairborn, OH: the local picture

30%

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

817

residents 85 or older (2.4% of all residents)

2.9 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Wright-Patterson Afb)

43%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Greene County)

About 1,650 Fairborn residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (30%; 20% in Greene County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Fairborn that list physical therapy include Fidelity Health Care and Community Mercy Home Care, LLC; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Fairborn compared with Greene County and Ohio

Census figure	Fairborn	Greene County	Ohio
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	30%	20%	20%
Residents 85 or older	2.4%	1.8%	2.1%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	8.7%	6.5%	6.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability	43%	32%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	24%	32%
Households with no vehicle	5.5%	4.4%	7.5%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$49,468	$68,801	—

Older residents in towns around Fairborn

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Beavercreek, OH	5.3 mi	9,825	17%
Enon, OH	6.0 mi	468	26%
Yellow Springs, OH	6.2 mi	1,261	23%
Riverside, OH	6.2 mi	3,712	21%
Park Layne, OH	6.3 mi	656	24%
Huber Heights, OH	6.9 mi	7,000	26%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Fidelity Health Care	Moraine, OH	13 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(937) 208-6412
Community Mercy Home Care, LLC	Springfield, OH	13 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(937) 328-5113
Buckeye Home Health Care, LLC	Dayton, OH	14 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(937) 291-3780
Gem City Home Care, LLC	Dayton, OH	16 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(937) 438-9100
Horizon Home Healthcare, LLC	Vandalia, OH	12 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(937) 410-3838
Ohioans Home Healthcare, Inc	Vandalia, OH	12 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(937) 264-9500

Emergency hospitals near Fairborn

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
88th Medical Group (Wright-Patterson Afb)	Wright-Patterson Afb, OH	2.9 mi	not rated	(937) 257-9926
Soin Medical Center	Beaver Creek, OH	3.9 mi	4 of 5	(937) 702-4000

Straight-line miles from the center of Fairborn. 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 Fairborn

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 $4,122 monthly median income of Fairborn 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 Fairborn: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Fairborn?

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 $4,122 monthly median income of Fairborn 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 Fairborn, OH