Mobility Assistance in Mingo Junction, OH

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Mingo Junction, OH: the local picture

24%

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

100

residents 85 or older (3.1% of all residents)

3.2 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Steubenville)

38%

of residents 65+ report a disability (35% in Jefferson County)

About 216 Mingo Junction residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (24%; 20% in Jefferson County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Mingo Junction that list physical therapy include Trinity Home Health and Wvuhs Home Care; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Mingo Junction compared with Jefferson County and Ohio

Census figure	Mingo Junction	Jefferson County	Ohio
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	24%	20%	20%
Residents 85 or older	3.1%	2.8%	2.1%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	8.5%	6.4%	6.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability	38%	35%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	27%	33%	32%
Households with no vehicle	12%	8.5%	7.5%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$53,139	$45,530	—

Older residents in towns around Mingo Junction

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Follansbee, WV	1.4 mi	588	13%
Steubenville, OH	3.5 mi	3,303	22%
Wintersville, OH	6.0 mi	838	30%
Weirton, WV	6.3 mi	4,743	21%
Toronto, OH	9.2 mi	1,322	19%
Martins Ferry, OH	16 mi	1,250	27%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Trinity Home Health	Steubenville, OH	3.2 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(740) 283-7501
Wvuhs Home Care	Saint Clairsville, OH	26 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(740) 699-7000
Cambridge Caretenders	Canton, OH	56 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(330) 754-1565
Carter Healthcare	Steubenville, OH	3.2 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(740) 264-6311
Capital Health Home Care	Wintersville, OH	3.6 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(740) 264-8815
Stonerise At Home	Saint Clairsville, OH	26 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(740) 699-2300

Emergency hospitals near Mingo Junction

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Trinity Medical Ctr East &Trinity Medical Ctr West	Steubenville, OH	3.2 mi	2 of 5	(740) 264-7212
Weirton Medical Center, Inc	Weirton, WV	6.7 mi	1 of 5	(304) 797-6000

Straight-line miles from the center of Mingo Junction. 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 Mingo Junction

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 32% of the $4,428 monthly median income of Mingo Junction 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 Mingo Junction: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Mingo Junction?

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 32% of the $4,428 monthly median income of Mingo Junction 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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