Mobility Assistance in Portage Lakes, OH

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Portage Lakes, OH: the local picture

34%

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

221

residents 85 or older (3.7% of all residents)

4.2 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Akron)

41%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Summit County)

About 558 Portage Lakes residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (34%; 20% in Summit County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Portage Lakes that list physical therapy include Northeast Professional Home Care and Centerwell Home Health Ii; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Portage Lakes compared with Summit County and Ohio

Census figure	Portage Lakes	Summit County	Ohio
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	34%	20%	20%
Residents 85 or older	3.7%	2.3%	2.1%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	11%	7.0%	6.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability	41%	32%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	31%	33%	32%
Households with no vehicle	8.7%	7.9%	7.5%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$46,761	$52,212	—

Older residents in towns around Portage Lakes

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Barberton, OH	3.4 mi	5,037	25%
New Franklin, OH	4.5 mi	3,116	19%
Akron, OH	5.0 mi	30,360	23%
Green, OH	5.2 mi	5,720	19%
Norton, OH	5.7 mi	2,610	13%
Lakemore, OH	6.1 mi	826	20%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Northeast Professional Home Care	Canton, OH	12 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(330) 966-2311
Centerwell Home Health Ii	Solon, OH	27 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(419) 232-1800
Eliza Jennings At Home	Olmsted Township, OH	32 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(440) 235-8489
Residence Home Care LLC	North Olmsted, OH	34 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(440) 262-5952
Elara Caring	Mentor, OH	48 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(330) 864-5714
Guardian Angel Home Care And Hospice Of Akron	Akron, OH	2.1 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(330) 493-4707

Emergency hospitals near Portage Lakes

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Akron General Medical Center	Akron, OH	4.2 mi	5 of 5	(330) 344-6000
Summa Health System	Akron, OH	6.2 mi	3 of 5	(330) 375-3000

Straight-line miles from the center of Portage Lakes. 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 Portage Lakes

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 37% of the $3,897 monthly median income of Portage Lakes 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 Portage Lakes: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Portage Lakes?

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 37% of the $3,897 monthly median income of Portage Lakes 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 Portage Lakes, OH