Mobility Assistance in Connellsville, PA

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Connellsville, PA: the local picture

37%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (24% in Fayette County)

209

residents 85 or older (3.1% of all residents)

1.9 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Connellsville)

54%

of residents 65+ report a disability (39% in Fayette County)

About 625 Connellsville residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (37%; 24% in Fayette County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Connellsville that list physical therapy include Amedisys Home Health Of Pa and Community Care, Inc; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Connellsville compared with Fayette County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Connellsville	Fayette County	Pennsylvania
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	37%	24%	20%
Residents 85 or older	3.1%	2.7%	2.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	14%	7.5%	6.6%
Residents 65+ with a disability	54%	39%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	44%	32%	30%
Households with no vehicle	20%	9.0%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$28,068	$42,645	—

Older residents in towns around Connellsville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Scottdale, PA	6.0 mi	910	24%
Mount Pleasant, PA	9.6 mi	1,069	28%
Uniontown, PA	11 mi	2,013	23%
Leith-Hatfield, PA	12 mi	775	14%
New Stanton, PA	14 mi	466	23%
Youngwood, PA	16 mi	696	21%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Amedisys Home Health Of Pa	Uniontown, PA	11 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(724) 438-6660
Community Care, Inc	New Stanton, PA	14 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(724) 830-9918
Excela Health Home Care & Hospice	Greensburg, PA	20 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(724) 689-1800
Medi Home Health Agency Inc	Pittsburgh, PA	33 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(412) 242-8540
Anova Home Healthcare Services Inc	Carnegie, PA	38 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(412) 681-1044
Ospta At Home	Belle Vernon, PA	15 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(724) 483-4859

Emergency hospitals near Connellsville

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Penn Highlands Connellsville	Connellsville, PA	1.9 mi	not rated	(724) 628-1500
Uniontown Hospital	Uniontown, PA	11 mi	2 of 5	(724) 430-5000

Straight-line miles from the center of Connellsville. 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 Connellsville

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 52% of the $2,339 monthly median income of Connellsville 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 Connellsville: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Connellsville?

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 52% of the $2,339 monthly median income of Connellsville 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 Connellsville, PA