Mobility Assistance in Montrose-Ghent, OH

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Montrose-Ghent, OH: the local picture

12%

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

76

residents 85 or older (1.3% of all residents)

6.9 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Cuyahoga Falls)

21%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Summit County)

About 109 Montrose-Ghent residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (12%; 20% in Summit County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Montrose-Ghent that list physical therapy include Centerwell Home Health Ii and Eliza Jennings At Home; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Montrose-Ghent compared with Summit County and Ohio

Census figure	Montrose-Ghent	Summit County	Ohio
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	12%	20%	20%
Residents 85 or older	1.3%	2.3%	2.1%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.6%	7.0%	6.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability	21%	32%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	16%	33%	32%
Households with no vehicle	3.1%	7.9%	7.5%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$138,152	$52,212	—

Older residents in towns around Montrose-Ghent

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Fairlawn, OH	2.1 mi	1,986	15%
Cuyahoga Falls, OH	5.0 mi	9,235	21%
Richfield, OH	5.3 mi	943	18%
Akron, OH	8.3 mi	30,360	23%
Norton, OH	8.8 mi	2,610	13%
Silver Lake, OH	9.8 mi	687	12%

Home health agencies serving Montrose-Ghent (therapy needs a doctor’s order)

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health Ii	Solon, OH	19 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(419) 232-1800
Eliza Jennings At Home	Olmsted Township, OH	21 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	23 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(440) 262-5952
Northeast Professional Home Care	Canton, OH	24 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	40 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(330) 864-5714
Ohio Living Home Health Greater Akron	Fairlawn, OH	0.6 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(330) 873-3468

Emergency hospitals near Montrose-Ghent

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Summa Western Reserve Hospital	Cuyahoga Falls, OH	6.9 mi	3 of 5	(330) 971-7000
Akron General Medical Center	Akron, OH	7.8 mi	5 of 5	(330) 344-6000

Straight-line miles from the center of Montrose-Ghent. 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 Montrose-Ghent

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 12% of the $11,513 monthly median income of Montrose-Ghent 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 Montrose-Ghent: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Montrose-Ghent?

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 12% of the $11,513 monthly median income of Montrose-Ghent 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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