Mobility Assistance in Blairsville, PA

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Blairsville, PA: the local picture

26%

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

17

residents 85 or older (0.5% of all residents)

13 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Latrobe)

43%

of residents 65+ report a disability (37% in Indiana County)

About 183 Blairsville residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (26%; 21% in Indiana County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Blairsville that list physical therapy include Excela Health Home Care & Hospice and Community Care, Inc; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Blairsville compared with Indiana County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Blairsville	Indiana County	Pennsylvania
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	26%	21%	20%
Residents 85 or older	0.5%	2.7%	2.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	7.2%	8.9%	6.6%
Residents 65+ with a disability	43%	37%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	35%	29%	30%
Households with no vehicle	13%	7.5%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$57,031	$47,369	—

Older residents in towns around Blairsville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Derry, PA	7.2 mi	639	20%
Loyalhanna, PA	9.6 mi	933	24%
Latrobe, PA	11 mi	1,733	19%
Indiana, PA	14 mi	1,306	26%
Delmont, PA	17 mi	697	36%
Greensburg, PA	17 mi	3,269	22%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Excela Health Home Care & Hospice	Greensburg, PA	17 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(724) 689-1800
Community Care, Inc	New Stanton, PA	24 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(724) 830-9918
Medi Home Health Agency Inc	Pittsburgh, PA	30 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(412) 242-8540
Visiting Nurse Association Of Indiana County	Indiana, PA	14 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(724) 463-6340
Penn Home Health, Inc	Indiana, PA	14 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(724) 465-0440
Conemaugh Home Health	Johnstown, PA	23 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(814) 534-7500

Emergency hospitals near Blairsville

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Excela Health Latrobe Hospital	Latrobe, PA	13 mi	4 of 5	(724) 832-4000
Indiana Regional Medical Center	Indiana, PA	14 mi	2 of 5	(724) 357-7000

Straight-line miles from the center of Blairsville. 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 Blairsville

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 26% of the $4,753 monthly median income of Blairsville 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 Blairsville: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Blairsville?

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 26% of the $4,753 monthly median income of Blairsville 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 Blairsville, PA