Mobility Assistance in Derry, PA: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Derry, PA: the local picture

20%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (18% in Westmoreland County)

63

residents 85 or older (2.4% of all residents)

6.4 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Latrobe)

36%

of residents 65+ report a disability (29% in Westmoreland County)

About 128 Derry residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (20%; 18% in Westmoreland County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Derry that list physical therapy include Excela Health Home Care & Hospice and Community Care, Inc; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Derry compared with Westmoreland County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Derry	Westmoreland County	Pennsylvania
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	20%	18%	20%
Residents 85 or older	2.4%	3.1%	2.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	7.5%	6.3%	6.6%
Residents 65+ with a disability	36%	29%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	45%	29%	30%
Households with no vehicle	9.9%	6.2%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$33,750	$53,414	—

Older residents in towns around Derry

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Loyalhanna, PA	3.2 mi	933	24%
Latrobe, PA	4.5 mi	1,733	19%
Blairsville, PA	7.2 mi	711	26%
Greensburg, PA	13 mi	3,269	22%
Delmont, PA	15 mi	697	36%
Youngwood, PA	16 mi	696	21%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Excela Health Home Care & Hospice	Greensburg, PA	13 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(724) 689-1800
Community Care, Inc	New Stanton, PA	18 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(724) 830-9918
Medi Home Health Agency Inc	Pittsburgh, PA	29 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(412) 242-8540
Amedisys Home Health Of Pa	Uniontown, PA	38 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(724) 438-6660
Family Home Health LP	Monroeville, PA	25 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(412) 856-4000
Penn Home Health, Inc	Indiana, PA	21 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(724) 465-0440

Emergency hospitals near Derry

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Excela Health Latrobe Hospital	Latrobe, PA	6.4 mi	4 of 5	(724) 832-4000
Excela Health Westmoreland Regional Hospital	Greensburg, PA	13 mi	3 of 5	(724) 832-4000

Straight-line miles from the center of Derry. 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 Derry

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 44% of the $2,813 monthly median income of Derry 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 Derry: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Derry?

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 44% of the $2,813 monthly median income of Derry 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 Derry, PA