Mobility Assistance in Lima, OH: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Lima, OH: the local picture

30%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (23% in Allen County)

763

residents 85 or older (2.2% of all residents)

1.5 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Lima)

39%

of residents 65+ report a disability (34% in Allen County)

About 1,593 Lima residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (30%; 23% in Allen County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

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

Lima compared with Allen County and Ohio

Census figure	Lima	Allen County	Ohio
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	30%	23%	20%
Residents 85 or older	2.2%	2.2%	2.1%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	13%	6.6%	6.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability	39%	34%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	38%	34%	32%
Households with no vehicle	13%	7.5%	7.5%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$36,784	$46,579	—

Older residents in towns around Lima

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Fort Shawnee, OH	4.6 mi	1,253	18%
Wapakoneta, OH	13 mi	2,093	34%
Delphos, OH	14 mi	1,688	23%
Ada, OH	15 mi	390	14%
Bluffton, OH	16 mi	887	21%
Ottawa, OH	20 mi	866	20%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Med1CARE, LLC	Findlay, OH	32 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(419) 422-0305
Carebridge Home Health	Canton, MI	115 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(248) 559-5661
Elara Caring	Toledo, OH	70 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(419) 536-6748
Mercy Health-Home Health, Lima	Lima, OH	1.8 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(419) 226-9062
New Vision Nursing And Home Care, LLC	Wapakoneta, OH	12 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(567) 356-5113
Otterbein Universal Home Health & Hospice	Bellefontaine, OH	32 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(937) 593-1605

Emergency hospitals near Lima

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Lima Memorial Health System	Lima, OH	1.5 mi	3 of 5	(419) 998-4731
Mercy Health St Ritas Medical Center	Lima, OH	1.8 mi	4 of 5	(419) 227-3361

Straight-line miles from the center of Lima. 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 Lima

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 47% of the $3,065 monthly median income of Lima 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 Lima: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Lima?

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 47% of the $3,065 monthly median income of Lima 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 Lima, OH