Mobility Assistance in Northridge, OH

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Northridge, OH: the local picture

25%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (22% in Clark County)

222

residents 85 or older (2.8% of all residents)

4.9 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Springfield)

38%

of residents 65+ report a disability (36% in Clark County)

About 448 Northridge residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (25%; 22% in Clark County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Northridge that list physical therapy include Community Mercy Home Care, LLC and Fidelity Health Care; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Northridge compared with Clark County and Ohio

Census figure	Northridge	Clark County	Ohio
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	25%	22%	20%
Residents 85 or older	2.8%	2.2%	2.1%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.4%	6.7%	6.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability	38%	36%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	36%	34%	32%
Households with no vehicle	5.0%	7.2%	7.5%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$55,513	$47,725	—

Older residents in towns around Northridge

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Springfield, OH	4.8 mi	10,371	24%
Urbana, OH	7.8 mi	2,123	21%
Enon, OH	12 mi	468	26%
New Carlisle, OH	14 mi	900	30%
Yellow Springs, OH	15 mi	1,261	23%
Park Layne, OH	16 mi	656	24%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Community Mercy Home Care, LLC	Springfield, OH	4.9 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(937) 328-5113
Fidelity Health Care	Moraine, OH	31 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(937) 208-6412
Buckeye Home Health Care, LLC	Dayton, OH	32 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(937) 291-3780
Gem City Home Care, LLC	Dayton, OH	34 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(937) 438-9100
Homesite Home Health Care, LLC	Springfield, OH	5.3 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(937) 717-0158
Homesite Home Health Care	New Carlisle, OH	14 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(937) 845-1486

Emergency hospitals near Northridge

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Springfield Regional Medical Center	Springfield, OH	4.9 mi	4 of 5	(937) 523-5500
Mercy Health - Urbana Hospital	Urbana, OH	7.6 mi	4 of 5	(937) 653-5231

Straight-line miles from the center of Northridge. 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 Northridge

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 31% of the $4,626 monthly median income of Northridge 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 Northridge: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Northridge?

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 31% of the $4,626 monthly median income of Northridge 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 Northridge, OH