Mobility Assistance in Colonial Park, PA

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Colonial Park, PA: the local picture

27%

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

404

residents 85 or older (2.2% of all residents)

3.9 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Harrisburg)

34%

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

About 760 Colonial Park residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (27%; 21% in Dauphin County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Colonial Park that list physical therapy include Centerwell Home Health and Homeland Homehealth; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Colonial Park compared with Dauphin County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Colonial Park	Dauphin County	Pennsylvania
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	27%	21%	20%
Residents 85 or older	2.2%	2.1%	2.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	8.8%	6.7%	6.6%
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	32%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	28%	29%	30%
Households with no vehicle	9.6%	9.4%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$63,929	$59,435	—

Older residents in towns around Colonial Park

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Paxtonia, PA	1.6 mi	737	12%
Progress, PA	1.8 mi	1,616	27%
Lawnton, PA	2.4 mi	1,166	25%
Penbrook, PA	2.6 mi	318	31%
Rutherford, PA	2.9 mi	799	23%
Linglestown, PA	3.2 mi	1,219	6.7%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Lancaster, PA	30 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(717) 291-5943
Homeland Homehealth	Harrisburg, PA	4.2 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(717) 412-0166
Amedisys Home Health	Lancaster, PA	33 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(717) 291-8396
Geisinger Home Health	Danville, PA	48 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(570) 284-3390
Adoration Home Health	Lemoyne, PA	6.1 mi	3.5 of 5	—	(717) 869-5655
Advantage Home Health And Hospice	Mechanicsburg, PA	13 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(717) 590-8878

Emergency hospitals near Colonial Park

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Upmc Pinnacle Hospitals	Harrisburg, PA	3.9 mi	4 of 5	(717) 782-3131
Pennsylvania Psychiatric Institute	Harrisburg, PA	4.2 mi	not rated	(717) 782-4742

Straight-line miles from the center of Colonial Park. 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 Colonial Park

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 23% of the $5,327 monthly median income of Colonial Park 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 Colonial Park: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Colonial Park?

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 23% of the $5,327 monthly median income of Colonial Park 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 Colonial Park, PA