Mobility Assistance in Allentown, PA

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Allentown, PA: the local picture

26%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (19% in Lehigh County)

2,375

residents 85 or older (1.9% of all residents)

0.8 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Allentown)

37%

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

About 4,150 Allentown residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (26%; 19% in Lehigh County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

2,375 residents are 85 or older. Ask any caregiver who will help with transfers how they were trained.

Home health agencies serving Allentown that list physical therapy include 1ST Care Home Health Services Of Pennsylvania and Lifespring In Home Care Of Eastern Pa; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Allentown compared with Lehigh County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Allentown	Lehigh County	Pennsylvania
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	26%	19%	20%
Residents 85 or older	1.9%	2.3%	2.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	9.5%	7.1%	6.6%
Residents 65+ with a disability	37%	30%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	34%	27%	30%
Households with no vehicle	17%	8.3%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$40,631	$58,170	—

Older residents in towns around Allentown

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Dorneyville, PA	2.5 mi	1,334	11%
Fullerton, PA	2.6 mi	1,899	19%
Emmaus, PA	4.2 mi	1,963	17%
Catasauqua, PA	4.3 mi	946	14%
Fountain Hill, PA	4.4 mi	904	34%
Wescosville, PA	4.4 mi	1,267	8.4%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
1ST Care Home Health Services Of Pennsylvania	Allentown, PA	2.4 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(610) 266-3999
Lifespring In Home Care Of Eastern Pa	Whitehall, PA	4.6 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(484) 353-1210
Revolutionary Home Health Inc	Quakertown, PA	13 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(570) 383-7502
Centerwell Home Health	Stroudsburg, PA	30 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(570) 424-7790
St Luke's Home Health	Bethlehem, PA	5.2 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(484) 526-1100
Easton Home Health Services	Bethlehem, PA	6.6 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(610) 438-1656

Emergency hospitals near Allentown

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Lehigh Valley Hospital	Allentown, PA	0.8 mi	4 of 5	(610) 402-8000
St Lukes Hospital	Bethlehem, PA	5.2 mi	5 of 5	(484) 526-4000

Straight-line miles from the center of Allentown. 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 Allentown

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 36% of the $3,386 monthly median income of Allentown 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 Allentown: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Allentown?

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 36% of the $3,386 monthly median income of Allentown 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 Allentown, PA