Mobility Assistance in Obetz, OH: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Obetz, OH: the local picture

25%

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

64

residents 85 or older (0.9% of all residents)

6.5 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Columbus)

40%

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

About 202 Obetz residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (25%; 20% in Franklin County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Obetz that list physical therapy include Gem City Home Care and Aspire Home Healthcare Of Ohio; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Obetz compared with Franklin County and Ohio

Census figure	Obetz	Franklin County	Ohio
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	25%	20%	20%
Residents 85 or older	0.9%	1.4%	2.1%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	15%	7.4%	6.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability	40%	31%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	20%	33%	32%
Households with no vehicle	6.5%	7.4%	7.5%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$75,511	$57,309	—

Older residents in towns around Obetz

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Groveport, OH	2.9 mi	867	27%
Blacklick Estates, OH	5.0 mi	1,173	33%
Commercial Point, OH	6.4 mi	260	26%
Canal Winchester, OH	6.7 mi	2,171	25%
Bexley, OH	7.0 mi	1,743	10%
Lithopolis, OH	7.6 mi	213	33%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Gem City Home Care	Dublin, OH	19 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(614) 588-0228
Aspire Home Healthcare Of Ohio	Dublin, OH	20 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(614) 408-0104
Mount Carmel Home Care	Columbus, OH	9.5 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(614) 234-0100
Independent Home Care	Columbus, OH	9.5 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(614) 231-9202
Guardian Angel Home Care Of Columbus	Columbus, OH	15 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(614) 297-4757
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center Ho	Hilliard, OH	16 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(614) 652-3000

Emergency hospitals near Obetz

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Nationwide Children's Hospital	Columbus, OH	6.5 mi	not rated	(614) 722-2000
Twin Valley Behavioral Healthcare	Columbus, OH	7.4 mi	not rated	(614) 752-0333

Straight-line miles from the center of Obetz. 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 Obetz

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 23% of the $6,293 monthly median income of Obetz 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 Obetz: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Obetz?

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 23% of the $6,293 monthly median income of Obetz 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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