Mobility Assistance in DuBois, PA: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in DuBois, PA: the local picture

24%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (22% in Clearfield County)

177

residents 85 or older (2.4% of all residents)

0.3 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Dubois)

35%

of residents 65+ report a disability (36% in Clearfield County)

About 330 DuBois residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (24%; 22% in Clearfield County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving DuBois that list physical therapy include Medi Home Health Agency and Punxsutawney Home Health Care; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

DuBois compared with Clearfield County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	DuBois	Clearfield County	Pennsylvania
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	24%	22%	20%
Residents 85 or older	2.4%	2.8%	2.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	9.8%	6.9%	6.6%
Residents 65+ with a disability	35%	36%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	40%	29%	30%
Households with no vehicle	11%	7.4%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$54,201	$47,153	—

Older residents in towns around DuBois

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Treasure Lake, PA	3.7 mi	1,697	15%
Punxsutawney, PA	17 mi	1,540	25%
Brookville, PA	17 mi	929	18%
Clearfield, PA	18 mi	1,105	30%
Ridgway, PA	21 mi	768	14%
St. Marys, PA	26 mi	3,353	12%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Medi Home Health Agency	State College, PA	50 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(814) 235-1048
Punxsutawney Home Health Care	Punxsutawney, PA	16 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(814) 938-2431
Advantage Home Health Services, LLC	Altoona, PA	45 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(814) 943-0222
Advantage Home Health Services Central	State College, PA	52 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(814) 235-1011
Interim Healthcare Of Erie	Erie, PA	99 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(814) 836-8836
Penn Highlands Community Nurses	Saint Marys, PA	24 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(814) 781-1415

Emergency hospitals near DuBois

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Penn Highlands Dubois	Dubois, PA	0.3 mi	2 of 5	(814) 371-2200
Punxsutawney Area Hospital	Punxsutawney, PA	16 mi	2 of 5	(814) 938-1800

Straight-line miles from the center of DuBois. 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 DuBois

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 27% of the $4,517 monthly median income of DuBois 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 DuBois: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in DuBois?

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 27% of the $4,517 monthly median income of DuBois 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.

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