Mobility Assistance in Akron, PA: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Akron, PA: the local picture

4.8%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (16% in Lancaster County)

76

residents 85 or older (1.8% of all residents)

1.7 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Ephrata)

12%

of residents 65+ report a disability (27% in Lancaster County)

About 44 Akron residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (4.8%; 16% in Lancaster County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Akron that list physical therapy include Centerwell Home Health and Wellspan Vna Home Care; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Akron compared with Lancaster County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Akron	Lancaster County	Pennsylvania
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	4.8%	16%	20%
Residents 85 or older	1.8%	2.8%	2.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	0.1%	4.5%	6.6%
Residents 65+ with a disability	12%	27%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	19%	25%	30%
Households with no vehicle	3.5%	8.6%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$73,679	$62,531	—

Older residents in towns around Akron

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Ephrata, PA	2.0 mi	2,478	27%
Brownstown, PA	2.3 mi	597	8.0%
Rothsville, PA	2.4 mi	290	8.6%
Leola, PA	4.5 mi	1,223	17%
Lititz, PA	5.3 mi	2,539	12%
Reamstown, PA	5.9 mi	681	5.6%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Lancaster, PA	8.0 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(717) 291-5943
Wellspan Vna Home Care	York, PA	31 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(717) 812-4433
Penn Medicine Home Health Lancaster General Health	Lancaster, PA	11 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(717) 397-8251
Patient Care	Wyomissing, PA	17 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(610) 373-0300
Accentcare Home Health Of Central Pennsylvania	Elizabethtown, PA	21 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(717) 367-2571
Masonic Village Home Health	Elizabethtown, PA	21 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(717) 361-4050

Emergency hospitals near Akron

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Wellspan Ephrata Community Hospital	Ephrata, PA	1.7 mi	5 of 5	(717) 733-0311
Upmc Lititz	Lititz, PA	5.5 mi	4 of 5	(717) 625-2000

Straight-line miles from the center of Akron. 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 Akron

At the Pennsylvania median aide wage of $14.14 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,225 a month in wages, which is 20% of the $6,140 monthly median income of Akron households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Pennsylvania's minimum wage is $7.25 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 Akron: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Akron?

At the Pennsylvania median aide wage of $14.14 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,225 a month in wages, which is 20% of the $6,140 monthly median income of Akron households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Pennsylvania's minimum wage is $7.25 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 Akron, PA