Mobility Assistance in New Lexington, OH

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in New Lexington, OH: the local picture

27%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (18% in Perry County)

90

residents 85 or older (2.0% of all residents)

17 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Logan)

34%

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

About 216 New Lexington residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (27%; 18% in Perry County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

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

New Lexington compared with Perry County and Ohio

Census figure	New Lexington	Perry County	Ohio
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	27%	18%	20%
Residents 85 or older	2.0%	1.4%	2.1%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.2%	2.7%	6.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	31%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	31%	25%	32%
Households with no vehicle	17%	7.2%	7.5%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$48,272	$45,188	—

Older residents in towns around New Lexington

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Logan, OH	16 mi	1,183	33%
Nelsonville, OH	18 mi	466	24%
Zanesville, OH	19 mi	4,491	30%
Buckeye Lake, OH	21 mi	468	13%
Lancaster, OH	21 mi	7,728	30%
North Zanesville, OH	22 mi	751	13%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
American Nursing Care, Inc	Zanesville, OH	18 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	18 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(740) 452-5458
Home Health Connection, Inc	Lancaster, OH	21 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(614) 839-4545
Interim Healthcare Of Cambridge	Zanesville, OH	18 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(740) 453-5130
Caretenders Vna	Lancaster, OH	21 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(740) 687-4410
Premier Home Health LLC	Newark, OH	27 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(740) 403-6806

Emergency hospitals near New Lexington

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Hocking Valley Community Hospital	Logan, OH	17 mi	not rated	(740) 380-8000
Genesis Hospital	Zanesville, OH	18 mi	5 of 5	(740) 454-5000

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

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 36% of the $4,023 monthly median income of New Lexington 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 Lexington: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in New Lexington?

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 36% of the $4,023 monthly median income of New Lexington 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 New Lexington, OH