Mobility Assistance in Medina, OH: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Medina, OH: the local picture

18%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (17% in Medina County)

613

residents 85 or older (2.4% of all residents)

0.7 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Medina)

32%

of residents 65+ report a disability (31% in Medina County)

About 802 Medina residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (18%; 17% in Medina County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Medina that list physical therapy include Eliza Jennings At Home and Residence Home Care LLC; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Medina compared with Medina County and Ohio

Census figure	Medina	Medina County	Ohio
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	18%	17%	20%
Residents 85 or older	2.4%	2.0%	2.1%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.0%	5.1%	6.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability	32%	31%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	25%	32%
Households with no vehicle	8.0%	4.0%	7.5%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$49,793	$61,376	—

Older residents in towns around Medina

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Brunswick, OH	8.2 mi	6,253	20%
Lodi, OH	9.9 mi	495	14%
Wadsworth, OH	10 mi	4,661	23%
Montrose-Ghent, OH	12 mi	874	12%
Rittman, OH	12 mi	946	33%
Strongsville, OH	12 mi	11,116	17%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Eliza Jennings At Home	Olmsted Township, OH	17 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(440) 235-8489
Residence Home Care LLC	North Olmsted, OH	20 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(440) 262-5952
Centerwell Home Health Ii	Solon, OH	28 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(419) 232-1800
Northeast Professional Home Care	Canton, OH	30 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(330) 966-2311
Elara Caring	Mentor, OH	47 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(330) 864-5714
Accessible Home Health Care Of Akron	Medina, OH	0.7 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(330) 952-0219

Emergency hospitals near Medina

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Medina Hospital	Medina, OH	0.7 mi	5 of 5	(330) 725-1000
Lodi Community Hospital	Lodi, OH	10 mi	not rated	(330) 948-1222

Straight-line miles from the center of Medina. 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 Medina

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 $4,149 monthly median income of Medina 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 Medina: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Medina?

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 $4,149 monthly median income of Medina 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 Medina, OH