Mobility Assistance in St. Clairsville, OH

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in St. Clairsville, OH: the local picture

15%

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

317

residents 85 or older (6.3% of all residents)

12 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Glen Dale)

28%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Belmont County)

About 182 St. Clairsville residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (15%; 20% in Belmont County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving St. Clairsville that list physical therapy include Southeastern Home Care, LLC and Wvuhs Home Care; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

St. Clairsville compared with Belmont County and Ohio

Census figure	St. Clairsville	Belmont County	Ohio
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	15%	20%	20%
Residents 85 or older	6.3%	2.4%	2.1%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	7.3%	7.7%	6.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability	28%	33%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	36%	34%	32%
Households with no vehicle	8.8%	7.1%	7.5%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$49,479	$45,681	—

Older residents in towns around St. Clairsville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Bellaire, OH	9.1 mi	745	29%
Martins Ferry, OH	9.2 mi	1,250	27%
Wheeling, WV	11 mi	6,812	23%
Shadyside, OH	11 mi	722	21%
Bethlehem, WV	12 mi	679	9.4%
Cadiz, OH	13 mi	682	21%

Home health agencies serving St. Clairsville (therapy needs a doctor’s order)

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Southeastern Home Care, LLC	Cambridge, OH	36 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(740) 432-0220
Wvuhs Home Care	Saint Clairsville, OH	4.2 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(740) 699-7000
Stonerise At Home	Saint Clairsville, OH	4.2 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(740) 699-2300

Emergency hospitals near St. Clairsville

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Reynolds Memorial Hospital, Inc	Glen Dale, WV	12 mi	2 of 5	(304) 843-3230
Wheeling Hospital, Inc	Wheeling, WV	13 mi	2 of 5	(304) 243-3000

Straight-line miles from the center of St. Clairsville. 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 St. Clairsville

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 35% of the $4,123 monthly median income of St. Clairsville 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 St. Clairsville: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in St. Clairsville?

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 35% of the $4,123 monthly median income of St. Clairsville 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 St. Clairsville, OH