Mobility Assistance in Elim, PA: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Elim, PA: the local picture

28%

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

83

residents 85 or older (2.2% of all residents)

0.7 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Johnstown)

42%

of residents 65+ report a disability (35% in Cambria County)

About 244 Elim residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (28%; 21% in Cambria County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Elim that list physical therapy include Medi Home Health Agency Inc and Conemaugh Home Health; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Elim compared with Cambria County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Elim	Cambria County	Pennsylvania
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	28%	21%	20%
Residents 85 or older	2.2%	3.0%	2.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	14%	7.2%	6.6%
Residents 65+ with a disability	42%	35%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	33%	30%
Households with no vehicle	0.0%	10%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$60,667	$43,129	—

Older residents in towns around Elim

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Westmont, PA	1.6 mi	1,061	7.9%
Johnstown, PA	2.4 mi	3,665	31%
Belmont, PA	3.4 mi	804	29%
Geistown, PA	3.8 mi	777	9.5%
Windber, PA	7.7 mi	760	9.6%
Nanty-Glo, PA	13 mi	686	15%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Medi Home Health Agency Inc	Pittsburgh, PA	48 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(412) 242-8540
Conemaugh Home Health	Johnstown, PA	4.3 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(814) 534-7500
Windber Home Health Agency	Windber, PA	7.7 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(814) 467-3000
Penn Home Health, Inc	Indiana, PA	25 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(724) 465-0440
Visiting Nurse Association Of Indiana County	Indiana, PA	25 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(724) 463-6340
Upmc Home Healthcare Of Central Pennsylvania	Altoona, PA	32 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(814) 946-5411

Emergency hospitals near Elim

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center	Johnstown, PA	0.7 mi	2 of 5	(814) 534-9000
Chan Soon- Shiong Medical Center At Windber	Windber, PA	7.7 mi	2 of 5	(814) 467-3000

Straight-line miles from the center of Elim. 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 Elim

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 24% of the $5,056 monthly median income of Elim 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 Elim: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Elim?

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 24% of the $5,056 monthly median income of Elim 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 Elim, PA