Mobility Assistance in Gallipolis, OH

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Gallipolis, OH: the local picture

30%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (28% in Gallia County)

68

residents 85 or older (2.2% of all residents)

2.1 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Gallipolis)

37%

of residents 65+ report a disability (44% in Gallia County)

About 249 Gallipolis residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (30%; 28% in Gallia County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Gallipolis that list physical therapy include Abbott Home Care, Inc and National Church Residences Home And Community Serv; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Gallipolis compared with Gallia County and Ohio

Census figure	Gallipolis	Gallia County	Ohio
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	30%	28%	20%
Residents 85 or older	2.2%	1.9%	2.1%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.1%	11%	6.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability	37%	44%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	58%	31%	32%
Households with no vehicle	16%	8.2%	7.5%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$34,688	$43,011	—

Older residents in towns around Gallipolis

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Point Pleasant, WV	3.8 mi	1,143	41%
Ravenswood, WV	25 mi	935	40%
Ripley, WV	26 mi	650	21%
Winfield, WV	26 mi	397	19%
Milton, WV	27 mi	361	46%
Wellston, OH	28 mi	974	11%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Abbott Home Care, Inc	Coal Grove, OH	33 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(740) 534-9908
National Church Residences Home And Community Serv	Chillicothe, OH	56 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(740) 947-3010
Ross County Home Health LLC	Chillicothe, OH	56 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(740) 775-1114
Ohioans Home Healthcare, Inc	Perrysburg, OH	202 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(419) 843-4422
Pleasant Valley Home Health	Gallipolis, OH	2.1 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(740) 208-5599
Holzer Home Care	Gallipolis, OH	2.1 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(740) 446-5301

Emergency hospitals near Gallipolis

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Holzer Medical Center	Gallipolis, OH	2.1 mi	4 of 5	(740) 446-5030
Rivers Health	Point Pleasant, WV	5.1 mi	1 of 5	(304) 675-4340

Straight-line miles from the center of Gallipolis. 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 Gallipolis

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 50% of the $2,891 monthly median income of Gallipolis 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 Gallipolis: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Gallipolis?

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 50% of the $2,891 monthly median income of Gallipolis 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 Gallipolis, OH