Mobility Assistance in Ironton, OH: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Ironton, OH: the local picture

26%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (33% in Lawrence County)

364

residents 85 or older (3.4% of all residents)

4.5 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Ashland)

45%

of residents 65+ report a disability (48% in Lawrence County)

About 585 Ironton residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (26%; 33% in Lawrence County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Ironton that list physical therapy include Abbott Home Care, Inc and Interim Healthcare; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Ironton compared with Lawrence County and Ohio

Census figure	Ironton	Lawrence County	Ohio
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	26%	33%	20%
Residents 85 or older	3.4%	2.1%	2.1%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.7%	10%	6.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability	45%	48%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	43%	35%	32%
Households with no vehicle	8.7%	6.8%	7.5%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$38,922	$41,812	—

Older residents in towns around Ironton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Russell, KY	1.7 mi	684	28%
Flatwoods, KY	2.3 mi	1,431	26%
Westwood, KY	3.7 mi	990	16%
Ashland, KY	5.4 mi	4,099	32%
South Point, OH	9.3 mi	673	26%
Kenova, WV	10 mi	760	44%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Abbott Home Care, Inc	Coal Grove, OH	0.7 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(740) 534-9908
Interim Healthcare	New Boston, OH	23 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(740) 354-5550
Ross County Home Health LLC	Chillicothe, OH	58 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(740) 775-1114
St Mary's Home Health Service	Proctorville, OH	18 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(740) 886-7505
Unity 1 Skilled Home Care Inc	Portsmouth, OH	23 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(740) 351-0500
Blessed At Home, LLC	West Portsmouth, OH	29 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(740) 574-5667

Emergency hospitals near Ironton

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
King's Daughters' Medical Center	Ashland, KY	4.5 mi	3 of 5	(606) 408-4401
Huntington Va Medical Center	Huntington, WV	14 mi	5 of 5	(304) 429-0241

Straight-line miles from the center of Ironton. 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 Ironton

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 44% of the $3,244 monthly median income of Ironton 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 Ironton: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Ironton?

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 44% of the $3,244 monthly median income of Ironton 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 Ironton, OH