Mobility Assistance in Kenton, OH: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Kenton, OH: the local picture

33%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (21% in Hardin County)

312

residents 85 or older (4.1% of all residents)

0.3 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Kenton)

41%

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

About 450 Kenton residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (33%; 21% in Hardin County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Kenton that list physical therapy include Med1CARE, LLC and Centerwell Home Health Ii; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Kenton compared with Hardin County and Ohio

Census figure	Kenton	Hardin County	Ohio
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	33%	21%	20%
Residents 85 or older	4.1%	2.1%	2.1%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.9%	5.0%	6.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability	41%	32%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	30%	32%
Households with no vehicle	10%	6.6%	7.5%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$45,950	$48,224	—

Older residents in towns around Kenton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Ada, OH	14 mi	390	14%
Bellefontaine, OH	21 mi	2,354	34%
Upper Sandusky, OH	22 mi	1,315	29%
Bluffton, OH	22 mi	887	21%
Carey, OH	24 mi	573	14%
Marion, OH	26 mi	5,301	23%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Med1CARE, LLC	Findlay, OH	28 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(419) 422-0305
Centerwell Home Health Ii	Mount Vernon, OH	62 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(614) 397-2225
Otterbein Universal Home Health & Hospice	Bellefontaine, OH	21 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(937) 593-1605
Mercy Health-Home Health, Lima	Lima, OH	29 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(419) 226-9062
Aspire Home Healthcare Of Ohio	Dublin, OH	45 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(614) 408-0104
High Point Home Health, Ltd	Bellefontaine, OH	21 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(937) 592-9800

Emergency hospitals near Kenton

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Hardin Memorial Hospital	Kenton, OH	0.3 mi	not rated	(419) 673-0761
Wyandot Memorial Hospital	Upper Sandusky, OH	21 mi	5 of 5	(419) 294-4991

Straight-line miles from the center of Kenton. 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 Kenton

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 38% of the $3,829 monthly median income of Kenton 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 Kenton: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Kenton?

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 38% of the $3,829 monthly median income of Kenton 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 Kenton, OH