Mobility Assistance in Sunbury, OH: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Sunbury, OH: the local picture

19%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (14% in Delaware County)

66

residents 85 or older (0.8% of all residents)

9.5 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Westerville)

31%

of residents 65+ report a disability (23% in Delaware County)

About 197 Sunbury residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (19%; 14% in Delaware County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Sunbury that list physical therapy include Enliven Home Health and Centerwell Home Health Ii; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Sunbury compared with Delaware County and Ohio

Census figure	Sunbury	Delaware County	Ohio
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	19%	14%	20%
Residents 85 or older	0.8%	1.5%	2.1%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.0%	4.4%	6.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability	31%	23%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	26%	22%	32%
Households with no vehicle	3.1%	3.2%	7.5%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$70,500	$83,238	—

Older residents in towns around Sunbury

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Westerville, OH	8.9 mi	8,306	15%
Delaware, OH	11 mi	6,573	17%
Huber Ridge, OH	11 mi	410	27%
Powell, OH	12 mi	2,548	7.4%
New Albany, OH	12 mi	1,425	10%
Johnstown, OH	12 mi	725	24%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Enliven Home Health	Gahanna, OH	15 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(614) 755-2347
Centerwell Home Health Ii	Mount Vernon, OH	23 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(614) 397-2225
Scarlet Home Health Care	Westerville, OH	9.5 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(614) 732-0149
Gem City Home Care	Dublin, OH	16 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	18 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(614) 408-0104
American Nursing Care, Inc	Zanesville, OH	51 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(740) 452-0569

Emergency hospitals near Sunbury

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Mount Carmel St Ann's	Westerville, OH	9.5 mi	3 of 5	(614) 546-4034
Grady Memorial Hospital	Delaware, OH	11 mi	4 of 5	(740) 368-5145

Straight-line miles from the center of Sunbury. 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 Sunbury

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 24% of the $5,875 monthly median income of Sunbury 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 Sunbury: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Sunbury?

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 24% of the $5,875 monthly median income of Sunbury 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 Sunbury, OH