Mobility Assistance in Wooster, OH: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Wooster, OH: the local picture

17%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (17% in Wayne County)

763

residents 85 or older (2.8% of all residents)

1.1 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Wooster)

26%

of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in Wayne County)

About 931 Wooster residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (17%; 17% in Wayne County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

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

Wooster compared with Wayne County and Ohio

Census figure	Wooster	Wayne County	Ohio
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	17%	17%	20%
Residents 85 or older	2.8%	2.0%	2.1%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	3.5%	4.4%	6.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability	26%	30%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	38%	28%	32%
Households with no vehicle	8.4%	10%	7.5%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$50,866	$51,324	—

Older residents in towns around Wooster

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Orrville, OH	8.3 mi	1,501	23%
Rittman, OH	13 mi	946	33%
Lodi, OH	16 mi	495	14%
Doylestown, OH	16 mi	647	14%
Wadsworth, OH	18 mi	4,661	23%
Millersburg, OH	18 mi	792	30%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health Ii	Solon, OH	47 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(419) 232-1800
Elara Caring	Mentor, OH	68 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(330) 864-5714
Home Health Services Wooster Community Hospital	Wooster, OH	1.1 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(330) 263-8636
Guardian Angel Home Care And Hospice Of Akron	Akron, OH	24 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(330) 493-4707
Enhabit Home Health	Uniontown, OH	29 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(330) 409-7877
Summa Home Health And Hospice LLC	Akron, OH	30 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(330) 375-3000

Emergency hospitals near Wooster

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Wooster Community Hospital	Wooster, OH	1.1 mi	4 of 5	(330) 263-8348
Aultman Orrville Hospital	Orrville, OH	8.4 mi	not rated	(330) 682-3010

Straight-line miles from the center of Wooster. 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 Wooster

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 $4,239 monthly median income of Wooster 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 Wooster: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Wooster?

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 $4,239 monthly median income of Wooster 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 Wooster, OH