Mobility Assistance in Boyertown, PA

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Boyertown, PA: the local picture

15%

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

102

residents 85 or older (2.4% of all residents)

4.9 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Pottstown)

26%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Berks County)

About 142 Boyertown residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (15%; 19% in Berks County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Boyertown that list physical therapy include Revolutionary Home Health Inc and 1ST Care Home Health Services Of Pennsylvania; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Boyertown compared with Berks County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Boyertown	Berks County	Pennsylvania
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	15%	19%	20%
Residents 85 or older	2.4%	2.4%	2.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	0.0%	5.3%	6.6%
Residents 65+ with a disability	26%	32%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	49%	28%	30%
Households with no vehicle	11%	8.7%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$49,722	$56,401	—

Older residents in towns around Boyertown

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Gilbertsville, PA	1.6 mi	1,042	16%
Halfway House, PA	3.6 mi	363	26%
Pottsgrove, PA	4.9 mi	574	7.5%
Pottstown, PA	5.6 mi	3,722	19%
Stowe, PA	6.1 mi	468	12%
Sanatoga, PA	6.2 mi	1,538	29%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Revolutionary Home Health Inc	Quakertown, PA	17 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(570) 383-7502
1ST Care Home Health Services Of Pennsylvania	Allentown, PA	20 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(610) 266-3999
Patient Care	Wyomissing, PA	18 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(610) 373-0300
Mercy Home Health	Newtown, PA	36 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(267) 569-0760
Amedisys Home Health	Lancaster, PA	40 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(717) 291-8396
Accentcare Health Of Pennsylvania	Bristol, PA	44 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(215) 826-0900

Emergency hospitals near Boyertown

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Pottstown Hospital	Pottstown, PA	4.9 mi	2 of 5	(610) 327-7000
Lehigh Valley Hospital - Macungie	Macungie, PA	14 mi	not rated	(835) 215-5500

Straight-line miles from the center of Boyertown. 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 Boyertown

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 30% of the $4,144 monthly median income of Boyertown 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 Boyertown: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Boyertown?

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 30% of the $4,144 monthly median income of Boyertown 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 Boyertown, PA