Mobility Assistance in Ellwood City, PA

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Ellwood City, PA: the local picture

15%

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

117

residents 85 or older (1.6% of all residents)

12 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (New Castle)

31%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Lawrence County)

About 251 Ellwood City residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (15%; 21% in Lawrence County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

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

Ellwood City compared with Lawrence County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Ellwood City	Lawrence County	Pennsylvania
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	15%	21%	20%
Residents 85 or older	1.6%	2.9%	2.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	2.0%	6.3%	6.6%
Residents 65+ with a disability	31%	33%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	35%	31%	30%
Households with no vehicle	6.6%	8.0%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$47,198	$45,230	—

Older residents in towns around Ellwood City

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Beaver Falls, PA	7.4 mi	1,420	29%
New Brighton, PA	8.8 mi	1,027	26%
Zelienople, PA	9.2 mi	1,132	26%
New Castle, PA	9.8 mi	4,073	27%
Rochester, PA	11 mi	621	35%
Beaver, PA	12 mi	1,255	9.1%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Amedisys Home Health	Butler, PA	18 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(724) 284-4663
Medi Home Health Agency Inc	Pittsburgh, PA	37 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	73 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(724) 438-6660
Anova Home Healthcare Services Inc	Carnegie, PA	33 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(412) 681-1044
Family Home Health LP	Monroeville, PA	41 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(412) 856-4000
At Home Nursing And Therapy Services LLC	Zelienople, PA	12 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(724) 452-5700

Emergency hospitals near Ellwood City

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Upmc Jameson	New Castle, PA	12 mi	3 of 5	(724) 656-4100
Heritage Valley Beaver	Beaver, PA	12 mi	3 of 5	(412) 728-7000

Straight-line miles from the center of Ellwood City. 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 Ellwood City

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 31% of the $3,933 monthly median income of Ellwood City 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 Ellwood City: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Ellwood City?

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 31% of the $3,933 monthly median income of Ellwood City 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 Ellwood City, PA