Mobility Assistance in Wintersville, OH

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Wintersville, OH: the local picture

30%

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

143

residents 85 or older (3.9% of all residents)

4.0 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Steubenville)

38%

of residents 65+ report a disability (35% in Jefferson County)

About 236 Wintersville residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (30%; 20% in Jefferson County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Wintersville that list physical therapy include Trinity Home Health and Wvuhs Home Care; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Wintersville compared with Jefferson County and Ohio

Census figure	Wintersville	Jefferson County	Ohio
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	30%	20%	20%
Residents 85 or older	3.9%	2.8%	2.1%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	11%	6.4%	6.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability	38%	35%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	41%	33%	32%
Households with no vehicle	5.0%	8.5%	7.5%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$41,250	$45,530	—

Older residents in towns around Wintersville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Steubenville, OH	2.9 mi	3,303	22%
Mingo Junction, OH	6.0 mi	885	24%
Follansbee, WV	6.6 mi	588	13%
Toronto, OH	7.6 mi	1,322	19%
Weirton, WV	7.8 mi	4,743	21%
Wellsville, OH	16 mi	599	11%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Trinity Home Health	Steubenville, OH	4.0 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(740) 283-7501
Wvuhs Home Care	Saint Clairsville, OH	25 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(740) 699-7000
Cambridge Caretenders	Canton, OH	50 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(330) 754-1565
Capital Health Home Care	Wintersville, OH	2.4 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(740) 264-8815
Carter Healthcare	Steubenville, OH	4.0 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(740) 264-6311
Landmark Home Health Care	Pittsburgh, PA	43 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(412) 781-0700

Emergency hospitals near Wintersville

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Trinity Medical Ctr East &Trinity Medical Ctr West	Steubenville, OH	4.0 mi	2 of 5	(740) 264-7212
Weirton Medical Center, Inc	Weirton, WV	7.8 mi	1 of 5	(304) 797-6000

Straight-line miles from the center of Wintersville. 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 Wintersville

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 42% of the $3,438 monthly median income of Wintersville 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 Wintersville: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Wintersville?

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 42% of the $3,438 monthly median income of Wintersville 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 Wintersville, OH