Mobility Assistance in Marietta, OH

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Marietta, OH: the local picture

25%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (20% in Washington County)

463

residents 85 or older (3.5% of all residents)

1.0 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Marietta)

34%

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

About 660 Marietta residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (25%; 20% in Washington County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Marietta that list physical therapy include Marietta Home Health And Hospice, An Amedisys Part and Adoration Home Health; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Marietta compared with Washington County and Ohio

Census figure	Marietta	Washington County	Ohio
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	25%	20%	20%
Residents 85 or older	3.5%	2.8%	2.1%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.1%	7.9%	6.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	33%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	40%	29%	32%
Households with no vehicle	12%	5.5%	7.5%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$49,500	$49,491	—

Older residents in towns around Marietta

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Williamstown, WV	1.8 mi	818	17%
Devola, OH	3.8 mi	864	25%
Vienna, WV	8.2 mi	2,273	19%
Parkersburg, WV	12 mi	6,319	23%
Belpre, OH	13 mi	1,628	22%
Blennerhassett, WV	15 mi	807	16%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Marietta Home Health And Hospice, An Amedisys Part	Marietta, OH	1.0 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(740) 373-8549
Adoration Home Health	Belpre, OH	12 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(740) 423-5901
St Vincent Charity Homecare	Fairview Park, OH	141 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(216) 861-7422
Quality Of Life Home Care Ltd	Marietta, OH	1.0 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, home health aides	(740) 374-8005
Health Care Plus	Marietta, OH	1.0 mi	1.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(614) 340-7587
Generations Home Health Care Solutions LLC	Coolville, OH	25 mi	1.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(740) 415-1986

Emergency hospitals near Marietta

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Marietta Memorial Hospital	Marietta, OH	1.0 mi	3 of 5	(740) 374-1400
Selby General Hospital	Marietta, OH	1.0 mi	not rated	(740) 568-2000

Straight-line miles from the center of Marietta. 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 Marietta

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 35% of the $4,125 monthly median income of Marietta 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 Marietta: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Marietta?

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 35% of the $4,125 monthly median income of Marietta 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 Marietta, OH