Mobility Assistance in Xenia, OH: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Xenia, OH: the local picture

25%

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

514

residents 85 or older (2.0% of all residents)

0.2 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Xenia)

37%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Greene County)

About 1,251 Xenia residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (25%; 20% in Greene County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Xenia that list physical therapy include Buckeye Home Health Care, LLC and Gem City Home Care, LLC; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Xenia compared with Greene County and Ohio

Census figure	Xenia	Greene County	Ohio
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	25%	20%	20%
Residents 85 or older	2.0%	1.8%	2.1%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.1%	6.5%	6.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability	37%	32%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	33%	24%	32%
Households with no vehicle	8.4%	4.4%	7.5%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$41,528	$68,801	—

Older residents in towns around Xenia

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Beavercreek, OH	7.2 mi	9,825	17%
Cedarville, OH	8.2 mi	214	13%
Bellbrook, OH	8.3 mi	1,427	10%
Yellow Springs, OH	8.4 mi	1,261	23%
Shawnee Hills, OH	8.4 mi	362	12%
Fairborn, OH	8.8 mi	5,649	30%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Buckeye Home Health Care, LLC	Dayton, OH	13 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(937) 291-3780
Gem City Home Care, LLC	Dayton, OH	13 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(937) 438-9100
Fidelity Health Care	Moraine, OH	15 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(937) 208-6412
Community Mercy Home Care, LLC	Springfield, OH	19 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(937) 328-5113
Homesite Home Health Care	New Carlisle, OH	18 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(937) 845-1486
Horizon Home Healthcare, LLC	Vandalia, OH	20 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(937) 410-3838

Emergency hospitals near Xenia

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Kettering Health Greene Memorial	Xenia, OH	0.2 mi	5 of 5	(937) 352-2000
Soin Medical Center	Beaver Creek, OH	8.0 mi	4 of 5	(937) 702-4000

Straight-line miles from the center of Xenia. 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 Xenia

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 41% of the $3,461 monthly median income of Xenia 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 Xenia: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Xenia?

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 41% of the $3,461 monthly median income of Xenia 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 Xenia, OH