Mobility Assistance in Darby, PA: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Darby, PA: the local picture

54%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (20% in Delaware County)

362

residents 85 or older (3.4% of all residents)

0.5 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Darby)

60%

of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in Delaware County)

About 595 Darby residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (54%; 20% in Delaware County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Darby that list physical therapy include Revolutionary Home Health Inc. and Baci Home Health Care LLC; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Darby compared with Delaware County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Darby	Delaware County	Pennsylvania
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	54%	20%	20%
Residents 85 or older	3.4%	2.2%	2.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	21%	6.7%	6.6%
Residents 65+ with a disability	60%	30%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	39%	29%	30%
Households with no vehicle	28%	9.6%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$35,618	$66,651	—

Older residents in towns around Darby

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Yeadon, PA	0.9 mi	2,827	28%
Collingdale, PA	1.0 mi	839	29%
Sharon Hill, PA	1.0 mi	441	43%
Aldan, PA	1.4 mi	689	16%
Lansdowne, PA	1.6 mi	1,897	22%
East Lansdowne, PA	1.6 mi	314	19%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Revolutionary Home Health Inc.	Oreland, PA	14 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(215) 600-3360
Baci Home Health Care LLC	Dresher, PA	16 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(215) 367-5611
Main Line Health Home Care & Hospice - Home Health	Radnor, PA	12 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(888) 533-3999
Keystonecare Home Health, LLC	Wyndmoor, PA	14 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(215) 836-2440
Accentcare Health Of Pennsylvania	Bristol, PA	25 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(215) 826-0900
Mercy Home Health	Newtown, PA	29 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(267) 569-0760

Emergency hospitals near Darby

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Mercy Catholic Medical Center- Mercy Fitzgerald	Darby, PA	0.5 mi	2 of 5	(215) 237-4000
Philadelphia Va Medical Center	Philadelphia, PA	4.1 mi	5 of 5	(215) 823-5857

Straight-line miles from the center of Darby. 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 Darby

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 41% of the $2,968 monthly median income of Darby 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 Darby: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Darby?

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 41% of the $2,968 monthly median income of Darby 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 Darby, PA