Mobility Assistance in Zanesville, OH

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Zanesville, OH: the local picture

30%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (24% in Muskingum County)

698

residents 85 or older (2.8% of all residents)

2.0 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Zanesville)

45%

of residents 65+ report a disability (38% in Muskingum County)

About 1,258 Zanesville residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (30%; 24% in Muskingum County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Zanesville that list physical therapy include Buckeye Home Health Care, LLC and American Nursing Care, Inc; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Zanesville compared with Muskingum County and Ohio

Census figure	Zanesville	Muskingum County	Ohio
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	30%	24%	20%
Residents 85 or older	2.8%	1.9%	2.1%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	9.5%	7.7%	6.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability	45%	38%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	38%	29%	32%
Households with no vehicle	15%	7.7%	7.5%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$40,271	$44,509	—

Older residents in towns around Zanesville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
North Zanesville, OH	2.4 mi	751	13%
New Concord, OH	15 mi	364	24%
New Lexington, OH	19 mi	863	27%
Coshocton, OH	23 mi	2,273	21%
Cambridge, OH	23 mi	2,040	30%
Heath, OH	23 mi	2,410	22%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Buckeye Home Health Care, LLC	Dayton, OH	117 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(937) 291-3780
American Nursing Care, Inc	Zanesville, OH	2.0 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(740) 452-0569
Scarlet Home Health Care	Westerville, OH	49 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(614) 732-0149
Aspire Home Healthcare Of Ohio	Dublin, OH	61 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(614) 408-0104
Genesis Home Care	Zanesville, OH	2.0 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(740) 452-5458
Interim Healthcare Of Columbus	Worthington, OH	54 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(614) 888-3130

Emergency hospitals near Zanesville

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Genesis Hospital	Zanesville, OH	2.0 mi	5 of 5	(740) 454-5000
Licking Memorial Hospital	Newark, OH	22 mi	2 of 5	(740) 348-4000

Straight-line miles from the center of Zanesville. 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 Zanesville

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 43% of the $3,356 monthly median income of Zanesville 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 Zanesville: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Zanesville?

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 43% of the $3,356 monthly median income of Zanesville 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 Zanesville, OH