Mobility Assistance in Moundsville, WV

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Moundsville, WV: the local picture

32%

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

226

residents 85 or older (2.9% of all residents)

2.6 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Glen Dale)

47%

of residents 65+ report a disability (39% in Marshall County)

About 566 Moundsville residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (32%; 21% in Marshall County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

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

Moundsville compared with Marshall County and West Virginia

Census figure	Moundsville	Marshall County	West Virginia
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	32%	21%	25%
Residents 85 or older	2.9%	1.8%	2.1%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	14%	6.7%	8.2%
Residents 65+ with a disability	47%	39%	39%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	35%	25%	30%
Households with no vehicle	10%	7.9%	8.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$34,873	$46,344	—

Older residents in towns around Moundsville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Shadyside, OH	3.5 mi	722	21%
Bellaire, OH	6.5 mi	745	29%
Bethlehem, WV	9.2 mi	679	9.4%
Wheeling, WV	11 mi	6,812	23%
Martins Ferry, OH	13 mi	1,250	27%
St. Clairsville, OH	14 mi	1,454	15%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Adoration Home Health	Morgantown, WV	49 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(304) 296-9898
Wvuhs Home Care	Clarksburg, WV	49 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(681) 342-3252
Carter Healthcare	Wheeling, WV	13 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy	(304) 242-2498
Care Partners Home Health	Westover, WV	46 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(304) 285-5500
Stonerise Home Health	New Martinsville, WV	19 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(304) 455-0350

Emergency hospitals near Moundsville

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Reynolds Memorial Hospital, Inc	Glen Dale, WV	2.6 mi	2 of 5	(304) 843-3230
Wheeling Hospital, Inc	Wheeling, WV	13 mi	2 of 5	(304) 243-3000

Straight-line miles from the center of Moundsville. 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 Moundsville

At the West Virginia median aide wage of $13.47 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,167 a month in wages, which is 40% of the $2,906 monthly median income of Moundsville households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. West Virginia's minimum wage is $8.75 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 How to get paid to care for a family member in West Virginia: ADW and Personal Options.

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 Moundsville: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Moundsville?

At the West Virginia median aide wage of $13.47 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,167 a month in wages, which is 40% of the $2,906 monthly median income of Moundsville households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. West Virginia's minimum wage is $8.75 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 Moundsville, WV