Mobility Assistance in Marion, OH: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Marion, OH: the local picture

23%

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

594

residents 85 or older (1.7% of all residents)

0.7 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Marion)

34%

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

About 1,061 Marion residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (23%; 21% in Marion County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

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

Marion compared with Marion County and Ohio

Census figure	Marion	Marion County	Ohio
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	23%	21%	20%
Residents 85 or older	1.7%	2.1%	2.1%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	10%	8.1%	6.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	34%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	42%	36%	32%
Households with no vehicle	9.8%	6.9%	7.5%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$29,912	$39,995	—

Older residents in towns around Marion

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Mount Gilead, OH	16 mi	817	35%
Bucyrus, OH	16 mi	2,890	19%
Upper Sandusky, OH	18 mi	1,315	29%
Galion, OH	20 mi	2,124	23%
Delaware, OH	22 mi	6,573	17%
Crestline, OH	24 mi	762	21%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Med1CARE, LLC	Findlay, OH	41 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	37 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(614) 397-2225
Gem City Home Care	Dublin, OH	34 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(614) 588-0228
Aspire Home Healthcare Of Ohio	Dublin, OH	35 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(614) 408-0104
Ohioans Home Healthcare, Inc	Perrysburg, OH	70 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(419) 843-4422
Heritage Health Care	Mansfield, OH	34 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(419) 747-9199

Emergency hospitals near Marion

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Marion General Hospital	Marion, OH	0.7 mi	4 of 5	(740) 383-8400
Bucyrus Community Hospital	Bucyrus, OH	17 mi	not rated	(419) 563-9376

Straight-line miles from the center of Marion. 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 Marion

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 58% of the $2,493 monthly median income of Marion 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 Marion: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Marion?

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 58% of the $2,493 monthly median income of Marion 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 Marion, OH