Mobility Assistance in New Concord, OH

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in New Concord, OH: the local picture

24%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (24% in Muskingum County)

55

residents 85 or older (2.1% of all residents)

8.6 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Cambridge)

31%

of residents 65+ report a disability (38% in Muskingum County)

About 72 New Concord residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (24%; 24% in Muskingum County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving New Concord that list physical therapy include Southeastern Home Care, LLC and American Nursing Care, Inc; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

New Concord compared with Muskingum County and Ohio

Census figure	New Concord	Muskingum County	Ohio
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	24%	24%	20%
Residents 85 or older	2.1%	1.9%	2.1%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	13%	7.7%	6.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability	31%	38%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	31%	29%	32%
Households with no vehicle	7.0%	7.7%	7.5%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$58,125	$44,509	—

Older residents in towns around New Concord

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Cambridge, OH	8.3 mi	2,040	30%
North Zanesville, OH	13 mi	751	13%
Zanesville, OH	15 mi	4,491	30%
Coshocton, OH	19 mi	2,273	21%
West Lafayette, OH	20 mi	449	19%
Newcomerstown, OH	21 mi	604	17%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Southeastern Home Care, LLC	Cambridge, OH	8.6 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(740) 432-0220
American Nursing Care, Inc	Zanesville, OH	15 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(740) 452-0569
Genesis Home Care	Zanesville, OH	15 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(740) 452-5458
Interim Healthcare Of Cambridge	Zanesville, OH	15 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(740) 453-5130
Absolute Home Health	Caldwell, OH	21 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(740) 732-5712
Summit Orthopaedic Home Care	Grandview Heights, OH	69 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(614) 866-8158

Emergency hospitals near New Concord

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Southeastern Ohio Regional Medical Center	Cambridge, OH	8.6 mi	4 of 5	(740) 439-8000
Genesis Hospital	Zanesville, OH	15 mi	5 of 5	(740) 454-5000

Straight-line miles from the center of New Concord. 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 New Concord

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 30% of the $4,844 monthly median income of New Concord 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 New Concord: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in New Concord?

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 30% of the $4,844 monthly median income of New Concord 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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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 New Concord, OH