Mobility Assistance in Wilkshire Hills, OH

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Wilkshire Hills, OH: the local picture

14%

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

29

residents 85 or older (1.0% of all residents)

7.6 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Dover)

21%

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

About 75 Wilkshire Hills residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (14%; 20% in Tuscarawas County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Wilkshire Hills that list physical therapy include Union Hospital Home Health Agency and Summa Home Health And Hospice LLC; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Wilkshire Hills compared with Tuscarawas County and Ohio

Census figure	Wilkshire Hills	Tuscarawas County	Ohio
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	14%	20%	20%
Residents 85 or older	1.0%	2.1%	2.1%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.9%	6.0%	6.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability	21%	33%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	24%	31%	32%
Households with no vehicle	7.7%	7.4%	7.5%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$56,250	$47,430	—

Older residents in towns around Wilkshire Hills

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Strasburg, OH	5.8 mi	688	33%
Richville, OH	8.0 mi	835	23%
Dover, OH	8.0 mi	3,018	16%
New Philadelphia, OH	11 mi	3,766	23%
Reedurban, OH	11 mi	960	20%
Massillon, OH	11 mi	6,545	23%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Union Hospital Home Health Agency	Dover, OH	7.6 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(330) 343-6909
Summa Home Health And Hospice LLC	Akron, OH	33 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(330) 375-3000
Advantage Home Health Services, Inc	North Canton, OH	11 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(330) 491-8161
Cambridge Caretenders	Canton, OH	14 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(330) 754-1565
Mercy Medical Center Home Health & Hospice LLC	Canton, OH	14 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(234) 203-3211
Cleveland Clinic Home Care	Independence, OH	53 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(216) 636-8631

Emergency hospitals near Wilkshire Hills

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Union Hospital	Dover, OH	7.6 mi	3 of 5	(330) 343-3311
Aultman Hospital	Canton, OH	11 mi	4 of 5	(330) 363-9911

Straight-line miles from the center of Wilkshire Hills. 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 Wilkshire Hills

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 31% of the $4,688 monthly median income of Wilkshire Hills 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 Wilkshire Hills: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Wilkshire Hills?

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 31% of the $4,688 monthly median income of Wilkshire Hills 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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