Mobility Assistance in Struthers, OH

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Struthers, OH: the local picture

13%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (21% in Mahoning County)

161

residents 85 or older (1.6% of all residents)

4.3 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Boardman)

23%

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

About 258 Struthers residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (13%; 21% in Mahoning County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Struthers that list physical therapy include Elara Caring and Akeso Home Health Care Inc; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Struthers compared with Mahoning County and Ohio

Census figure	Struthers	Mahoning County	Ohio
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	13%	21%	20%
Residents 85 or older	1.6%	2.9%	2.1%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.4%	7.0%	6.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability	23%	33%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	29%	34%	32%
Households with no vehicle	4.2%	8.4%	7.5%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$50,405	$47,618	—

Older residents in towns around Struthers

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Campbell, OH	1.9 mi	1,408	20%
Youngstown, OH	4.3 mi	10,806	29%
Hubbard, OH	7.5 mi	1,788	12%
Austintown, OH	8.1 mi	6,978	22%
Canfield, OH	9.4 mi	2,322	20%
Girard, OH	9.6 mi	1,920	31%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring	Mentor, OH	59 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(330) 864-5714
Akeso Home Health Care Inc	Canfield, OH	8.7 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(330) 759-3903
Mercy Health Home Care By Compassus	Girard, OH	9.2 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(330) 480-3776
Ohio's Choice Home Health	Austintown, OH	9.3 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(330) 779-3389
Tlc Home Healthcare LLC	Warren, OH	15 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(330) 647-6199
Alpine Care Home Health	Youngstown, OH	4.3 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(216) 731-2980

Emergency hospitals near Struthers

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Hmhp St Elizabeth Boardman Health Center	Boardman, OH	4.3 mi	2 of 5	(330) 729-2929
Mh St Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital	Youngstown, OH	11 mi	3 of 5	(330) 480-3022

Straight-line miles from the center of Struthers. 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 Struthers

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 34% of the $4,200 monthly median income of Struthers 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 Struthers: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Struthers?

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 34% of the $4,200 monthly median income of Struthers 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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