Mobility Assistance in Youngstown, OH

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Youngstown, OH: the local picture

29%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (21% in Mahoning County)

1,432

residents 85 or older (2.4% of all residents)

5.2 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Boardman)

41%

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

About 2,983 Youngstown residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (29%; 21% in Mahoning County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

1,432 residents are 85 or older. Ask any caregiver who will help with transfers how they were trained.

Home health agencies serving Youngstown that list physical therapy include Elara Caring and Mercy Health Home Care By Compassus; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Youngstown compared with Mahoning County and Ohio

Census figure	Youngstown	Mahoning County	Ohio
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	29%	21%	20%
Residents 85 or older	2.4%	2.9%	2.1%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	11%	7.0%	6.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability	41%	33%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	43%	34%	32%
Households with no vehicle	17%	8.4%	7.5%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$32,897	$47,618	—

Older residents in towns around Youngstown

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Campbell, OH	3.3 mi	1,408	20%
Struthers, OH	4.3 mi	1,991	13%
Austintown, OH	4.8 mi	6,978	22%
Girard, OH	5.3 mi	1,920	31%
Hubbard, OH	5.9 mi	1,788	12%
McDonald, OH	6.0 mi	684	20%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring	Mentor, OH	55 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(330) 864-5714
Mercy Health Home Care By Compassus	Girard, OH	4.9 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(330) 480-3776
Ohio's Choice Home Health	Austintown, OH	5.9 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(330) 779-3389
Akeso Home Health Care Inc	Canfield, OH	7.5 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(330) 759-3903
Tlc Home Healthcare LLC	Warren, OH	11 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(330) 647-6199
Enhabit Home Health	Uniontown, OH	42 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(330) 409-7877

Emergency hospitals near Youngstown

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Hmhp St Elizabeth Boardman Health Center	Boardman, OH	5.2 mi	2 of 5	(330) 729-2929
Mh St Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital	Youngstown, OH	9.9 mi	3 of 5	(330) 480-3022

Straight-line miles from the center of Youngstown. 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 Youngstown

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 52% of the $2,741 monthly median income of Youngstown 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 Youngstown: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Youngstown?

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 52% of the $2,741 monthly median income of Youngstown 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 Youngstown, OH