Mobility Assistance in Kenova, WV: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Kenova, WV: the local picture

44%

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

53

residents 85 or older (1.8% of all residents)

4.4 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Huntington)

57%

of residents 65+ report a disability (46% in Wayne County)

About 332 Kenova residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (44%; 33% in Wayne County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Kenova that list physical therapy include Centerwell Home Health and St Mary's Home Health Service; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Kenova compared with Wayne County and West Virginia

Census figure	Kenova	Wayne County	West Virginia
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	44%	33%	25%
Residents 85 or older	1.8%	1.8%	2.1%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	7.2%	11%	8.2%
Residents 65+ with a disability	57%	46%	39%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	34%	29%	30%
Households with no vehicle	4.6%	9.0%	8.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$36,968	$46,152	—

Older residents in towns around Kenova

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
South Point, OH	1.4 mi	673	26%
Burlington, OH	3.1 mi	716	68%
Ashland, KY	5.2 mi	4,099	32%
Westwood, KY	7.5 mi	990	16%
Huntington, WV	8.0 mi	8,425	29%
Russell, KY	9.8 mi	684	28%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Ona, WV	20 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(304) 733-9430
St Mary's Home Health Service	Huntington, WV	12 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(304) 733-5010
Stonerise Home Health	Barboursville, WV	16 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(304) 733-1626
Personal Touch Home Care Of W. Va, Inc.	Hurricane, WV	32 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(304) 202-3864
Stonerise Home Health South Charleston	Charleston, WV	54 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(304) 757-9333

Emergency hospitals near Kenova

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Huntington Va Medical Center	Huntington, WV	4.4 mi	5 of 5	(304) 429-0241
King's Daughters' Medical Center	Ashland, KY	5.9 mi	3 of 5	(606) 408-4401

Straight-line miles from the center of Kenova. 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 Kenova

At the West Virginia median aide wage of $13.47 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,167 a month in wages, which is 38% of the $3,081 monthly median income of Kenova households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. West Virginia's minimum wage is $8.75 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 How to get paid to care for a family member in West Virginia: ADW and Personal Options.

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 Kenova: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Kenova?

At the West Virginia median aide wage of $13.47 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,167 a month in wages, which is 38% of the $3,081 monthly median income of Kenova households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. West Virginia's minimum wage is $8.75 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.

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