Mobility Assistance in Bradford, PA

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Bradford, PA: the local picture

29%

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

101

residents 85 or older (1.3% of all residents)

14 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Olean)

45%

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

About 271 Bradford residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (29%; 19% in McKean County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Bradford that list physical therapy include Vna Of Northwest Pa, LLC and Hospital Home Care Services; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Bradford compared with McKean County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Bradford	McKean County	Pennsylvania
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	29%	19%	20%
Residents 85 or older	1.3%	1.9%	2.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	16%	6.9%	6.6%
Residents 65+ with a disability	45%	37%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	38%	32%	30%
Households with no vehicle	19%	8.7%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$45,763	$46,961	—

Older residents in towns around Bradford

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Olean, NY	14 mi	2,623	26%
Salamanca, NY	15 mi	960	25%
Kane, PA	22 mi	783	27%
Warren, PA	27 mi	1,928	22%
Jamestown, NY	32 mi	5,014	21%
St. Marys, PA	36 mi	3,353	12%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Vna Of Northwest Pa, LLC	Bradford, PA	0.8 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(814) 362-7466
Hospital Home Care Services	Warren, PA	29 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(814) 726-2853
Penn Highlands Community Nurses	Saint Marys, PA	37 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(814) 781-1415
Upmc Home Healthcare	Williamsport, PA	98 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(570) 320-7690
Penn Highlands Community Nurses	Clearfield, PA	66 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(814) 768-2000
Aveanna Healthcare	Dubois, PA	58 mi	not rated	nursing, home health aides	(855) 427-4234

Emergency hospitals near Bradford

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Olean General Hospital	Olean, NY	14 mi	1 of 5	(716) 373-2600
Upmc Kane	Kane, PA	22 mi	not rated	(814) 837-8585

Straight-line miles from the center of Bradford. 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 Bradford

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 32% of the $3,814 monthly median income of Bradford 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 Bradford: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Bradford?

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 32% of the $3,814 monthly median income of Bradford 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 Bradford, PA