Mobility Assistance in Fostoria, OH

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Fostoria, OH: the local picture

25%

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

147

residents 85 or older (1.2% of all residents)

12 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Tiffin)

34%

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

About 495 Fostoria residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (25%; 18% in Seneca County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Fostoria that list physical therapy include Med1CARE, LLC and Elara Caring; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Fostoria compared with Seneca County and Ohio

Census figure	Fostoria	Seneca County	Ohio
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	25%	18%	20%
Residents 85 or older	1.2%	1.9%	2.1%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.6%	5.5%	6.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	31%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	35%	33%	32%
Households with no vehicle	8.5%	6.1%	7.5%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$42,432	$48,630	—

Older residents in towns around Fostoria

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Tiffin, OH	12 mi	3,195	24%
North Baltimore, OH	13 mi	651	45%
Findlay, OH	14 mi	7,715	21%
Carey, OH	15 mi	573	14%
Gibsonburg, OH	16 mi	409	31%
Ballville, OH	18 mi	1,114	12%

Home health agencies serving Fostoria (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
Elara Caring	Toledo, OH	37 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(419) 536-6748
Mercy Health Home Care By Compassus	Tiffin, OH	12 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(419) 455-8180
Ohioans Home Healthcare, Inc	Perrysburg, OH	28 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(419) 843-4422
Ohioans Home Healthcare	Monroe, MI	52 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(419) 843-4422
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

Emergency hospitals near Fostoria

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Mercy Health - Tiffin Hospital	Tiffin, OH	12 mi	3 of 5	(419) 455-7000
Wood County Hospital	Bowling Green, OH	20 mi	4 of 5	(419) 354-8900

Straight-line miles from the center of Fostoria. 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 Fostoria

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 41% of the $3,536 monthly median income of Fostoria 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 Fostoria: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Fostoria?

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 41% of the $3,536 monthly median income of Fostoria 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 Fostoria, OH