Mobility Assistance in Kettering, OH

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Kettering, OH: the local picture

17%

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

1,413

residents 85 or older (2.5% of all residents)

1.1 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Kettering)

29%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Montgomery County)

About 1,876 Kettering residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (17%; 21% in Montgomery County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

1,413 residents are 85 or older. Ask any caregiver who will help with transfers how they were trained.

Home health agencies serving Kettering that list physical therapy include Buckeye Home Health Care, LLC and Fidelity Health Care; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Kettering compared with Montgomery County and Ohio

Census figure	Kettering	Montgomery County	Ohio
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	17%	21%	20%
Residents 85 or older	2.5%	2.2%	2.1%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.2%	6.0%	6.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability	29%	33%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	37%	32%
Households with no vehicle	6.1%	8.5%	7.5%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$52,054	$51,222	—

Older residents in towns around Kettering

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Oakwood, OH	2.1 mi	1,269	10%
Centerville, OH	4.3 mi	7,305	17%
Moraine, OH	4.9 mi	835	29%
Bellbrook, OH	5.3 mi	1,427	10%
Beavercreek, OH	5.5 mi	9,825	17%
West Carrollton, OH	5.9 mi	1,852	26%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Buckeye Home Health Care, LLC	Dayton, OH	3.6 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(937) 291-3780
Fidelity Health Care	Moraine, OH	3.6 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(937) 208-6412
Gem City Home Care, LLC	Dayton, OH	6.3 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(937) 438-9100
Horizon Home Healthcare, LLC	Vandalia, OH	14 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(937) 410-3838
Ohioans Home Healthcare, Inc	Vandalia, OH	14 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(937) 264-9500
Ohioans Home Healthcare, Inc	Perrysburg, OH	131 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(419) 843-4422

Emergency hospitals near Kettering

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Kettering Health Main Campus	Kettering, OH	1.1 mi	3 of 5	(937) 298-4331
Miami Valley Hospital	Dayton, OH	2.7 mi	3 of 5	(937) 208-3023

Straight-line miles from the center of Kettering. 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 Kettering

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 33% of the $4,338 monthly median income of Kettering 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 Kettering: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Kettering?

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 33% of the $4,338 monthly median income of Kettering 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.

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