Mobility Assistance in London, OH: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in London, OH: the local picture

27%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (22% in Madison County)

370

residents 85 or older (3.5% of all residents)

0.6 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (London)

45%

of residents 65+ report a disability (36% in Madison County)

About 539 London residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (27%; 22% in Madison County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

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

London compared with Madison County and Ohio

Census figure	London	Madison County	Ohio
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	27%	22%	20%
Residents 85 or older	3.5%	1.6%	2.1%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	8.4%	4.7%	6.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability	45%	36%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	29%	24%	32%
Households with no vehicle	5.3%	3.3%	7.5%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$45,801	$58,408	—

Older residents in towns around London

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
West Jefferson, OH	7.9 mi	929	17%
Lake Darby, OH	13 mi	482	22%
Lincoln Village, OH	17 mi	1,308	34%
Plain City, OH	17 mi	590	28%
Hilliard, OH	18 mi	4,376	19%
Grove City, OH	18 mi	7,979	20%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Community Mercy Home Care, LLC	Springfield, OH	21 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(937) 328-5113
Buckeye Home Health Care, LLC	Dayton, OH	43 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	44 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(937) 208-6412
Aspire Home Healthcare Of Ohio	Dublin, OH	21 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(614) 408-0104
Gem City Home Care	Dublin, OH	23 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(614) 588-0228
Healthpro Homecare And Staffing	Gahanna, OH	32 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(614) 864-7340

Emergency hospitals near London

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Madison Health	London, OH	0.6 mi	3 of 5	(740) 845-7000
Doctors Hospital	Columbus, OH	17 mi	4 of 5	(614) 544-2136

Straight-line miles from the center of London. 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 London

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 $3,817 monthly median income of London 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 London: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in London?

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 $3,817 monthly median income of London 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 London, OH