Mobility Assistance in Wellsville, OH

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Wellsville, OH: the local picture

11%

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

24

residents 85 or older (0.8% of all residents)

5.8 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (East Liverpool)

31%

of residents 65+ report a disability (36% in Columbiana County)

About 65 Wellsville residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (11%; 20% in Columbiana County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Wellsville that list physical therapy include Akeso Home Health Care Inc and Ohio's Choice Home Health; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Wellsville compared with Columbiana County and Ohio

Census figure	Wellsville	Columbiana County	Ohio
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	11%	20%	20%
Residents 85 or older	0.8%	2.8%	2.1%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	1.0%	4.4%	6.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability	31%	36%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	42%	33%	32%
Households with no vehicle	21%	7.6%	7.5%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$32,599	$43,367	—

Older residents in towns around Wellsville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
East Liverpool, OH	5.1 mi	1,806	25%
Calcutta, OH	8.1 mi	1,458	27%
Toronto, OH	10 mi	1,322	19%
Ohioville, PA	11 mi	698	10%
Lisbon, OH	13 mi	590	23%
Weirton, WV	14 mi	4,743	21%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Akeso Home Health Care Inc	Canfield, OH	30 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(330) 759-3903
Ohio's Choice Home Health	Austintown, OH	35 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(330) 779-3389
Mercy Health Home Care By Compassus	Girard, OH	39 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(330) 480-3776
Tlc Home Healthcare LLC	Warren, OH	44 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(330) 647-6199
Trinity Home Health	Steubenville, OH	16 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(740) 283-7501
Salem Area Visiting Nurse Association	Salem, OH	23 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(330) 332-9986

Emergency hospitals near Wellsville

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
East Liverpool City Hospital	East Liverpool, OH	5.8 mi	3 of 5	(330) 385-7200
Weirton Medical Center, Inc	Weirton, WV	14 mi	1 of 5	(304) 797-6000

Straight-line miles from the center of Wellsville. 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 Wellsville

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 53% of the $2,717 monthly median income of Wellsville 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 Wellsville: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Wellsville?

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 53% of the $2,717 monthly median income of Wellsville 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 Wellsville, OH