Mobility Assistance in Martins Ferry, OH

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Martins Ferry, OH: the local picture

27%

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

82

residents 85 or older (1.3% of all residents)

4.3 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Wheeling)

36%

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

About 331 Martins Ferry residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (27%; 20% in Belmont County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Martins Ferry that list physical therapy include Southeastern Home Care, LLC and Wvuhs Home Care; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Martins Ferry compared with Belmont County and Ohio

Census figure	Martins Ferry	Belmont County	Ohio
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	27%	20%	20%
Residents 85 or older	1.3%	2.4%	2.1%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.7%	7.7%	6.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability	36%	33%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	45%	34%	32%
Households with no vehicle	17%	7.1%	7.5%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$38,693	$45,681	—

Older residents in towns around Martins Ferry

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Wheeling, WV	2.7 mi	6,812	23%
Bethlehem, WV	4.7 mi	679	9.4%
Bellaire, OH	6.1 mi	745	29%
St. Clairsville, OH	9.2 mi	1,454	15%
Shadyside, OH	9.2 mi	722	21%
Moundsville, WV	13 mi	1,878	32%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Southeastern Home Care, LLC	Cambridge, OH	45 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(740) 432-0220
Wvuhs Home Care	Saint Clairsville, OH	13 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(740) 699-7000
Interim Healthcare Of Bridgeport	Saint Clairsville, OH	13 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, home health aides	(740) 635-0045
Capital Health Home Care	Wintersville, OH	17 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(740) 264-8815
Carter Healthcare	Steubenville, OH	19 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(740) 264-6311
Stonerise At Home	Saint Clairsville, OH	13 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(740) 699-2300

Emergency hospitals near Martins Ferry

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Wheeling Hospital, Inc	Wheeling, WV	4.3 mi	2 of 5	(304) 243-3000
Reynolds Memorial Hospital, Inc	Glen Dale, WV	10 mi	2 of 5	(304) 843-3230

Straight-line miles from the center of Martins Ferry. 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 Martins Ferry

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 45% of the $3,224 monthly median income of Martins Ferry 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 Martins Ferry: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Martins Ferry?

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 45% of the $3,224 monthly median income of Martins Ferry 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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