Mobility Assistance in Forest Hills, PA

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Forest Hills, PA: the local picture

10%

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

202

residents 85 or older (3.2% of all residents)

4.9 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Monroeville)

20%

of residents 65+ report a disability (31% in Allegheny County)

About 147 Forest Hills residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (10%; 20% in Allegheny County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Forest Hills that list physical therapy include Medi Home Health Agency Inc and Jewish Association Of Aging; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Forest Hills compared with Allegheny County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Forest Hills	Allegheny County	Pennsylvania
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	10%	20%	20%
Residents 85 or older	3.2%	2.5%	2.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	2.9%	6.3%	6.6%
Residents 65+ with a disability	20%	31%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	41%	34%	30%
Households with no vehicle	7.0%	12%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$62,609	$54,654	—

Older residents in towns around Forest Hills

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Churchill, PA	1.2 mi	875	11%
Edgewood, PA	1.6 mi	472	13%
North Braddock, PA	1.6 mi	924	22%
Wilkinsburg, PA	1.7 mi	2,908	28%
Swissvale, PA	1.7 mi	1,552	17%
Turtle Creek, PA	2.1 mi	1,497	35%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Medi Home Health Agency Inc	Pittsburgh, PA	2.9 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(412) 242-8540
Jewish Association Of Aging	Pittsburgh, PA	3.5 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(412) 586-3249
Vainshtein Nursing Corporation	Wexford, PA	17 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(412) 378-2022
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
Presbyterian Seniorcare At Home, Inc	Verona, PA	4.8 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(412) 826-4055
Family Home Health LP	Monroeville, PA	4.9 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(412) 856-4000

Emergency hospitals near Forest Hills

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Forbes Hospital	Monroeville, PA	4.9 mi	3 of 5	(412) 858-2000
Upmc East	Monroeville, PA	4.9 mi	4 of 5	(412) 357-3000

Straight-line miles from the center of Forest Hills. 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 Forest Hills

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 23% of the $5,217 monthly median income of Forest Hills 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 Forest Hills: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Forest Hills?

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 23% of the $5,217 monthly median income of Forest Hills 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 Forest Hills, PA